Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Job Description

Currently recruiting a Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR) to provide perioperative nursing services at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) in San Antonio, Texas. This position supports surgical services within a premier military treatment facility providing care to active duty service members, military families, retirees, and other eligible beneficiaries. The schedule supports a 24-hour, 7-day per week operation, including weekends and federal holidays, with 8-hour, 10-hour, and 12-hour shifts as assigned by the Government. This opportunity is ideal for experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses seeking a federal healthcare nursing position in a high-acuity surgical environment.

DUTIES OF THE REGISTERED NURSE - OPERATING ROOM (OR):

• Perform the full range of Registered Nurse duties within the scope of clinical privileges granted by Brooke Army Medical Center.
• Provide professional perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical and invasive procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Prepare patients and the operating room environment for surgery while maintaining patient safety and sterile technique.
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies, and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
• Monitor patient condition throughout surgical procedures and respond appropriately to changes in patient status.
• Assist the surgical team in providing safe, efficient, and effective patient care during operative procedures.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and document individualized patient care plans.
• Educate patients and family members regarding surgical procedures and postoperative care as appropriate.
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations by initiating appropriate life-saving interventions.
• Supervise and appropriately delegate nursing care activities to Licensed Vocational Nurses and unlicensed personnel.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Operate and maintain specialized surgical and patient care equipment.
• Adhere to infection prevention, sterile technique, patient safety, and military treatment facility policies.
• Participate in required orientation, continuing education, mandatory training, and quality improvement activities.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE REGISTERED NURSE - OPERATING ROOM (OR):
Required

• Associate Degree in Nursing from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license from any U.S. State, territory, District of Columbia, or U.S. Jurisdiction.
• Minimum of one year of Registered Nurse experience within the last two years following graduation.
• Minimum of one year of Operating Room Registered Nurse experience within the last two years.
• Graduation from a preoperative nursing course through a military program or civilian equivalent.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Current ocular history, visual acuity, and Amsler Grid examination for Operating Room assignment.
• Meet all continuing medical education requirements applicable to the position.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen for access to U.S. Government networks.
• Must successfully complete government credentialing requirements.
• Must maintain an active Tier 1 background investigation before beginning services and throughout the contract.
• Must meet all occupational health requirements, including physical examination, tuberculosis screening, required immunizations, and annual influenza vaccination before in-processing.
• Must complete all government-required orientation and mandatory training.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS :

• Competitive pay
• 10 days paid time off per year plus 7 sick days per year
• 11 paid Federal holidays
• Health & Welfare allowance covers the cost of health insurance, long and short-term disability, and life insurance
• Dental and vision plans offered, 401(k)

ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP:
The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that has supported the health care needs of the men and women who serve our country, their families, and veterans since 1989. We connect skilled healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities to serve military and federal healthcare communities while continuing to grow their careers in mission-driven clinical environments.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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