Operating Room Registered Nurse

Operating Room RNApplication Deadline: 10/8/2026Job Summary:The Operating Room RN is responsible for managing all nursing care within the operating room, observing the surgical team from a broad perspective, and assisting the team to create and maintain a safe, comfortable environment for the patient's surgery. The circulating nurse ensures that all members of the surgical team perform in a united effort. By employing critical thinking, assessment, diagnosing, outcome identification, planning, and evaluation skills, RN circulators direct the nursing care and coordinate activities of the surgical team for the benefit of the patient.Hours:.8 FTE - 32 Hours Per Week8-Hour ShiftsEssential Job Functions:Advocate for patients' rights, preferences, and needs, ensuring that they receive high-quality, compassionate care that is tailored to their individual circumstancesProject a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of the patient, coworkers, and the organization, as appropriateAssess patient health problems and needs to develop, implement, and evaluate care in collaboration with healthcare teamProvide direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments as prescribedEducate patients and their families on health conditions, medications, treatment care, and post-surgical careOperate and monitor medical equipment relevant to patient careEnsure infection control protocols and safety standards are followed in all aspects of patient carePromptly record all care information concisely, accurately, and completelyRespond to emergency situations using appropriate interventionsPromptly report and document any occurrences of unusual events, safety concerns, or incidents in accordance with organization policies and proceduresThe circulating RN serves the well-being of the patient, advocating for their safety, vigilantly watching for any unforeseen or unintended event that might compromise the patient during the surgeryPrepare the operating room for the procedurePerforms and documents point-of-care testing in accordance with established protocols, ensuring accuracy, quality control compliance, and timely communication of results to the care teamEnsure compliance with Universal Protocol by initiating a pre-procedural 'Time Out' to prevent wrong-site, wrong-procedure, and wrong-patient errorsAssist in positioning and responding to the comfort and safety of the patientPerform a surgical site identification and surgical time-out on every patientPrepare, administer, and record prescribed medicationsObserve and enforce strict standards of asepsisObserve, check, and monitor all equipment used during surgery to confirm that it is functioning properly, removes and reports any malfunctioning equipment from serviceOperate the retinal laser under the direction of the physician, adhering to all safety protocols and maintaining annual competency through required trainingProvide for accurate care and handling of specimensInventory all items used in surgeryProvide hand-off communication to PACU RNSParticipate in the department's on-call rotation and respond promptly to call-ins to ensure continuous patient care and surgical support as neededMay be cross-trained and assigned to other nursing departments within the hospital, with responsibility for carrying out the essential functions of the assigned roleUse the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt and responses to communicationsPerform other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Medical terminologyElectronic Medical Records (EMR) systemsQuality assurance and accreditation standardsUnderstanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rightsEffective English communication in verbal and written formQuality work including attention to detail and accuracyBasic computer proficiencyCarry out customer service standardsCapacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamPrioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importanceContinuously learn and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies and new technologiesSuccessfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competenciesQualifications:Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program requiredCurrent RN licensure in the State of WisconsinBLS certification is required upon hireMust obtain ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hirePrevious operating room experience is preferredMust possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization's secure messaging systemBenefits:Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceHealth Savings Account with an employer contributionCompany paid life insuranceFree scrubs with laundry servicePTOFree Meals401(k) retirement plan with 4% company matchTuition reimbursementWellness reimbursementEqual Employment Opportunity & Work Force DiversityOur organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.