ASC Registered Nurse - OR

Position Overview

Michigan Surgical is seeking a dedicated, highly skilled Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse to join our clinical team full-time. In this role, you will provide exceptional patient care before, during, and after surgery, while effectively managing both scrubbing and circulating duties.

Position Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as an OR Nurse is required. Experience functioning in both scrub and circulating nurse roles is essential.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan.
• Certifications: Active BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
• Travel: Must have reliable transportation and willingness to travel/float between our Utica and Troy locations.
• Skills: Strong clinical knowledge, ability to develop patient care plans, proficiency with EMR systems, and the ability to thrive and take decisive action in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Premium Work-Life Balance: Five 8-hour daytime shifts with no weekends and no call.

General Summary

The ASC Registered Nurse OR provides safe, quality patient care in the operating room area. The RN provides care and support to patients before, during and after surgery along with assisting the surgeon and the surgical team in their tasks.

Essential Job Function/Competencies

• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Prepares operating room for procedure.
• Evaluates medical information, and provides direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.
• Functions in a scrub and circulating nurse role.
• Assists in positioning and responding to comfort / safety of the patient.
• Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team.
• Provides accurate care and handling of specimens.
• Prepares, administers and records prescribed medications.
• Communicates preoperative instructions to the patient.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.

Certifications, Licenses or Registry Requirements

• RN License and certification as required by state.
• BLS certification required, ACLS required.

Knowledge | Skills | Abilities

• Ability to build relationships with patients and display empathy and compassion to patients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR.
• Requires strong clinical knowledge and ability to develop patient care plan in preparation for surgery.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.

Education Requirements

• Graduate of a accredited nursing program, BSN preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience as OR Nurse.

Required Travel

• YES

Physical Demands

• Carrying Weight Frequency: 1-25 lbs. Frequent from 34% to 66%, 26-50 lbs. Occasionally from 2% to 33%
• Pushing/Pulling Frequency: 1-25 lbs. Seldom, up to 2%, 100 + lbs. Seldom, up to 2%
• Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency: Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%, Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%, Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%, Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%