Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Responsibilities Job Description 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/Responsbilities 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 To learn more visit or Benefit Offerings Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Requirements Qualifications 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 EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Pay Transparency To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr