Operating Room Nurse - Experienced

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care in the perioperative environment, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, following established nursing standards.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients and families about surgical procedures, expectations, and support resources, acting as a liaison between physician and patient.
• Demonstrates competence in scrubbing and/or circulating for various surgical services.
• Uses safety techniques to prepare for and assist with surgeries, ensuring proper instruments, supplies, and equipment setup.
• Maintains patient safety by preventing adverse events such as infections and burns, monitoring for complications, and handling operative specimens.
• Participates in safety, quality, and compliance activities, and supports professional development and staff orientation.

Qualifications & Skills

• RN license with 2+ years of OR nursing experience.
• Educational requirements include a Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree; Bachelor’s in Nursing and certifications like CNOR are preferred.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, patient safety protocols, and surgical procedures.

Key Attributes

• Strong critical thinking and professional judgment skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and team collaboration.