Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC's), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transport.

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (Full Time-Days). The Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) is responsible for providing direct patient care throughout the perioperative process, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of surgery. The OR RN collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care in the surgical environment.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for surgical patients
• Prepare operating rooms with necessary instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies
• Verify patient identity, procedure, surgical site, and consent prior to surgery
• Maintain sterile technique and infection prevention standards throughout procedures
• Function in the role of circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse during surgical procedures
• Monitor patient condition and respond appropriately to changes during surgery
• Assist surgeons and procedural teams during operative procedures
• Ensure accurate documentation of patient care, surgical counts, medications, and implants
• Coordinate with anesthesia providers and postoperative care teams for smooth patient transitions
• Advocate for patient safety and compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards
• Participate in emergency response situations within the surgical setting
• Maintain knowledge of surgical equipment, instruments, and advanced technology
• Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures and postoperative expectations
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities

Qualifications Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• DC RN License required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room or perioperative nursing experience preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• CNOR certification preferred

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