RN Operating Room

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Operating Room (OR RN) provides specialized nursing care to surgical patients, ensuring safe and effective perioperative support. This role involves preparing patients for surgery, assisting during procedures, monitoring patient status, and collaborating with the surgical team. The RN must have strong clinical skills, communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced acute care environment. A minimum of 2 years of relevant surgical nursing experience is required, with preference for those skilled in surgical procedures. Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for surgical procedures and ensure all preoperative protocols are followed.
• Assist surgeons and surgical team during operations, maintaining sterile field and patient safety.
• Monitor patient vital signs and condition throughout perioperative phases.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and appropriate.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Document all nursing care and patient information accurately in the Epic electronic medical record system.
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide surgical nursing coverage as required.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and infection control protocols.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in surgical or operating room settings (3 years preferred).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Ability to work variable 12-hour shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and perioperative nursing skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
• Familiarity with surgical procedures specific to the unit.
• Ability to accommodate block scheduling as per managerial discretion.

Special Considerations:

• On-call responsibilities with shifts including on-call periods from evening to early morning.
• Variable 12-hour shifts covering Sunday through Saturday.
• Must be able to work within a 50-mile radius of the facility.
• Facility allows one call-off per two-week pay period.
• Strict adherence to Return to Office (RTO) policies at time of submission.

Scheduling:

• 12-hour variable shifts including 0630-1900, 0930-2200, and 1030-2300 with associated on-call hours.
• Weekend and holiday coverage required as scheduled.
• Shift assignments may include day and evening hours with on-call duties extending into night.
• Block scheduling may be accommodated based on manager approval.