Operating Room Nurse (RN) Job Description

Operating Room Nurse (RN) Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Operating Room Nurse (RN) to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist anesthesia provider as needed;
  • Responsibility for maintaining sterility in the operating room;
  • Gather supplies needed for surgery;
  • Assess patients prior to surgery;
  • Position and prepare patient on operating table;
  • Adhere to safety standards and precautions;
  • Monitor patients’ vital signs;
  • Pass medical instruments and other objects to the operating physician.

Requirements:

  • Must demonstrate clinical excellence in one specialty. Proficiency in scrub role and prior experience in ambulatory surgery is preferred;
  • Current Registered Nurse license; ACLS & BLS certification;
  • Ability to quickly adjust to changes in patient focused events;
  • Candidate must demonstrate aptitude for proper operation of OR equipment/technology in multiple specialties;
  • Individual should be organized, with exceptional skill in planning and preparation for expected events;
  • Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions;
  • Trauma, Ortho, Nuero background;
  • 2 years minimum of Main OR experience;
  • NJ RN license.