OR Registered Nurse - $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Are you a skilled and compassionate Operating Room Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic surgical environment? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our surgical team and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care.

At the Summit, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art surgical services in a patient-centered setting. As an OR Nurse, you will work alongside top surgeons and surgical teams, ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and care throughout the surgical process.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment: Conduct preoperative assessments, review patient histories, and verify necessary documentation and consent.
• Operating Room Preparation: Ensure the operating room is properly set up, including arranging surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Patient Positioning: Assist with positioning the patient safely and comfortably on the operating table.
• Sterile Environment Maintenance: Monitor and maintain a sterile field, ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
• Intraoperative Support: Provide support to the surgical team by managing the flow of the procedure, documenting operative details, and responding to the needs of the surgical team.
• Supply Management: Ensure availability of necessary supplies and equipment, anticipating the needs of the surgical team.
• Patient Advocacy: Act as a patient advocate, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical procedure.
• Communication: Coordinate and communicate with the surgical team, anesthesia team, and other healthcare professionals.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including surgical notes, times, counts, and specimens.
• Postoperative Care: Assist with the transfer of patients to the recovery room and provide postoperative instructions as needed.
• Compliance: Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulations, as well as state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kansas
• Experience: Previous experience in the operating room or perioperative setting preferred.
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification preferred.
• Skills: Strong clinical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a high-stress environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move patients and surgical equipment as necessary.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Ability to handle physical and emotional stress.