Advanced Practice Nurse for Immediate Care

Clinical Staff - Nursing

The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital (TOSH), UAMS Health's surgical hospital is looking for passionate operating RN who are ready to join a team that's redefining quality care. As individuals dedicated to ensuring the safety and quick recovery of our patients, nurses are integral members of a team dedicated to providing the best care for patients through collaboration, communication and patient safety. As part of the TOSH teams, operating room nurses define their practice through attention to nursing excellence and outstanding patient care, driven by their expertise, compassion and dedication to evidence-based practice, and operate at a higher level of practice. If you are an RN who has current Operating Room experience, we invite you to consider a career with The Orthopaedic & Spine Hospital at UAMS Health.

The operating room registered nurse (OR RN) provides direct patient care throughout the perioperative process, including the preoperative, intraoperative, and immediate postoperative phases. This role requires the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for surgical patients while maintaining a safe and sterile environment. OR RN collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other perioperative team members to coordinate care before, during, and after surgical procedures. Key responsibilities include conducting patient assessments and verifications, confirming the surgical site, preparing the operating room, maintaining sterile technique, and continuously monitoring the patient's condition throughout surgery. Acting as a patient advocate, the OR RN ensures that safety standards are upheld and responds promptly to any changes in patient status. The role also involves effective communication with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to provide education on surgical procedures, recovery expectations, and postoperative care instructions. Additional duties include documenting intraoperative care, managing surgical instruments and equipment, adhering to infection prevention protocols, facilitating smooth transitions to recovery staff, and participating in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. The OR RN works collaboratively with patients, families, surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff to deliver comprehensive, individualized surgical care.

Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity: Occasional Physical Activity: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences