Operating Room Nurse Cardiac

Job Summary and Qualifications Competitive sign‑on bonus available for all qualified candidates. Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for predictability in your schedule. Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff. Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning to promote safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room. Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement. On‑call is required during select non‑business hours. What you will do in this role Evaluate patients prior to surgery. Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri‑operative process. Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification. Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time‑out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy. Recognize and respond to patient emergencies. Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care while managing evidence‑based practices and continuous improvement initiatives. Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more. Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients. Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly. Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow‑up measures. What qualifications you will need Basic Cardiac Life Support certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date (RN). Registered Nurse with Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma. Experience as an operating room circulating nurse (required). Benefits Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services. Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services. Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence. 401(k) plan with employer match. Employee stock purchase plan. Flexible spending accounts and preferred banking partnerships. Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support and dependent scholarships. Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance and supplemental health protection plans. Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr TriStar Centennial Medical Center