OR RN

OR RN

Location: Johnstown, PA

Weekly Rate: $2,345 - 2,409

Shift: Nights, 12 hours

Duration: 13 weeks

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Position Overview:

The job of the Operating Room Nurse is to care for the patient during medical procedures. The role of an OR Nurse requires them to be an effective communicator between the doctor and patient and be able to think critically when handling multiple tasks at once. The OR nurse must be able to work in a fast-paced environment due to the nature of the work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients before surgery and develop and implement care plans.
• Set up surgical equipment, stocking the room as needed with necessary supplies.
• Assists surgeons in performing tasks within the operating room.
• Maintain proficiency and expertise in the care of medical-surgical patients, ensuring high standards of practice are consistently met.
• Manage the operating room, ensuring the environment is safe and comfortable for the patient.

Qualifications:

• ADN or BSN
• Registered Nurse License
• Required Certifications: BLS & ACLS issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• 1 year of OR Experience in the last 2 years
• Additional requirements based on facility