Registered Nurse - OR

Summary


Job Summary


Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Location: Carroll Hospital, Westminster, MD
Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift w/ call requirements


About Us:
Carroll Hospital, a LifeBridge Health Center, is committed to providing exceptional surgical care with a focus on safety, compassion, and clinical excellence. Join our dynamic team in the Operating Room and be part of an environment that supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation.


Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Operating Room team. The OR RN will be responsible for delivering safe, patient-centered care during the perioperative process, ensuring surgical excellence and adherence to hospital policies and AORN standards. This role requires critical thinking, clinical judgment, and a strong commitment to patient advocacy.


Key Responsibilities:

• Collect and document health data while maintaining patient privacy.

• Apply the nursing process and principles of growth and development to all aspects of surgical care.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.

• Promote a therapeutic and safe environment, including adherence to SCIP guidelines and universal protocols.

• Ensure correct site surgery and prevent hospital-acquired infections using strict aseptic techniques.

• Safely administer and document medications per CHC policy, following the 5 Rights and surgical labeling standards.

• Actively participate in patient flow and case turnover to maintain efficient surgical services.

• Use sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving in patient care decisions.

• Serve as a mentor or preceptor, sharing knowledge and supporting team development.

• Prepare for surgical cases by gathering necessary equipment, medications, and supplies in a timely and accurate manner.

• Scrub and circulate for a wide range of surgical cases.

Requirements:

• Current Maryland RN license (Board of Nursing).

• BLS Provider certification (American Heart Association).

• Ability to scrub and circulate a majority of surgical cases.

• Acute care experience in telemetry preferred.

Why Join Carroll Hospital?

• Competitive pay

• Sign-on bonus eligible

• Excellent retirement and benefits package

• Clinical ladder advancement opportunities

• Tuition reimbursement

• Supportive, team-oriented environment focused on patient safety and professional development