Operating Room Nurse Per Diem

Operating Room Nurse

Assists the Operating Room (OR) Charge Nurse (CN) in the organization and daily functioning of the operating room under established Federal, State, and accreditation standards and Center policies and procedures. The OR nurse oversees the safe, effective, and efficient care of patients in the operating room by cleaning and sterilizing equipment, preparing rooms, and assessing patients before and after surgery. They may also assist the surgeon during the procedure. The OR nurse takes responsibility for the functionality of the operative environment and ensures sterility is maintained during surgery. OR nurses ensure appropriate and timely patient flow and patient care activities in the operating room and maintain a high standard of safety.

Provide patients with perioperative care in procedure, operating, and recovery rooms

Ensure that the operating room runs smoothly and is stocked with all necessary surgical supplies and equipment

Develop and implement care plans for surgical patients

Assist in the maintenance and storage of surgical equipment and supplies

Evaluate surgical patients prior to surgery and in postoperative phases

Communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of pre and postoperative care

Maintains a collegial relationship with physicians and staff throughout the perioperative arena to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.

Apply aseptic and sterile techniques to medical instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgery

Prepare patients for surgery by disinfecting their skin at the operation site and positioning them on the operating table

Update patient files and medical records Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards

Other duties as assigned or delegated.

Respect and Kindness: Polite, upbeat, and seek to understand.

Collaborative: Fully engaged team player

Excellence: Do your best work and pursue positive solutions

Honesty and Integrity: Straight forward, open to feedback, and do the right thing.

Caring and Compassion: Patient-centered care

In-depth knowledge of surgical procedures, equipment, and supplies

Highly skilled at assessing patients prior to surgery and providing them with perioperative care

Extensive knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques

Ability to collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare professionals

Solid understanding of patient health and safety standards

Excellent organizational skills

Independent decision-making skills.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects in a dynamic and changing environment.

Excellent communication skills - Fosters an environment of collaboration and respect with physician colleagues and staff.

Experience in Orthopedic surgery preferred.

Active and valid Idaho RN License

BLS and ACLS required within 3 months of hire.

CNOR preferred.

Strong competency as RN circulator with preference given to those who have scrub experience.

Aptitude for maintaining pace of facility patient flow.

Ability to interact well with a high volume of patients, surgeons, and staff in a stressful environment.

Must be able to read, speak, and write English fluently.

This position spends a considerable amount of time walking, bending, stretching, standing, and assisting in patient transfers, so they must follow proper body mechanics to guard against injury. OR nurses may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and biological agents to include, but not limited to body fluids and wastes such as urine, blood, sputum, disinfecting and sterilizing agents and may be exposed to anesthetic gases, drugs, and radiation.

Ability to lift twenty-five (25) pounds. Moving, lifting, or transferring patients, instruments, and equipment may involve lifting fifty (50) pounds.

Ability to stand for extended periods.

Fine motor skills

Visual and auditory acuity