Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Job Description

The OR Registered Nurse provides compassionate, family-centered care to surgical patients across multiple specialties. This role coordinates and oversees patient care, leads interdisciplinary collaboration, develops and evaluates care plans, and directs assistive personnel while maintaining accountability for quality and patient safety. The ideal candidate is a skilled, collaborative RN committed to delivering exceptional surgical care.

Sufficient experience to demonstrate ability to accept responsibility as a staff RN (job specific).

EDUCATION: Graduate of professional school of nursing. Nurses involved in the care of orthopedic and spine patients must adhere to defined educational and competency requirements in compliance with DNV Orthopedic and Spine certification. Nurses providing care to orthopedic and spine patients must complete specialty-specific education and validate competency annually. Nurses are expected to participate in continuing education activities relevant to orthopedic and spine care, including updates on clinical guidelines, emerging technologies, and best practices. Educational areas may include, but are not limited to:

• Musculoskeletal system anatomy and physiology
• ERAS
• Pain management strategies
• Mobility and safety
• Prevention of complications such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), infection, and pressure injuries
• Glucose management
• Compartment syndrome

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: Current Montana License as a Registered Nurse. BLS certification required. CNOR preferred.