Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room

Job Details

• Job Type: Contract
• Department: Operating Room
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM (36 hours per week)

Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years of recent Operating Room (OR) experience in a perioperative setting.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (or compact license, if applicable to Rhode Island).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• Experience with surgical procedures including C-sections, D&C, PPTL, and D&E.

Vaccination Requirements

• Flu vaccine required.
• COVID-19 vaccine required.

Responsibilities

As an Operating Room Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for:

• Providing comprehensive perioperative care to surgical patients in recovery, procedure, and operating rooms.
• Maintaining operating room readiness by stocking sterile surgical equipment, linens, and supplies.
• Developing and implementing individualized nursing care plans for surgical patients.
• Preparing patients for surgery, including cleaning and disinfecting operative sites.
• Assisting surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Adhering to sterile techniques when handling medical instruments and equipment throughout the perioperative process.
• Collaborating with surgical teams and other healthcare professionals regarding patient medication and postoperative care.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and updating medical files.
• Assisting with ordering, maintaining, and safely storing surgical equipment and supplies.
• Educating patients on postsurgery care instructions and addressing their questions or concerns.