Registered Nurse

About the Role

The Registered Nurse (OR) works collaboratively with physicians, scrub technicians, and anesthesia healthcare providers to determine patient needs during surgical procedures, assume responsibility for patient care, document and evaluate nursing actions, and ensure a safe environment of care.

Responsibilities

General RN Duties

• Provides direct nursing care by assessing patients' physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual status.
• Develops and implements a plan of care consistent with the patient's condition, documenting in medical records per established procedures.
• Includes patients and families in care planning and education about medications, treatments, disease-specific information, and follow-up care.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments, administers treatments and medications, and evaluates responses to care.
• Operates specialized medical equipment and documents patient responses to interventions.
• Coordinates care with other departments (e.g., dietary, social services, rehab) to ensure timely service delivery.
• Participates in discharge planning with healthcare providers and community resources.
• Engages in Quality Assurance activities to ensure optimal patient care.
• Ensures continuity of care through comprehensive handoffs during transitions (shift changes, transfers, etc.).
• Advocates for patient rights and collaborates in a multi-disciplinary approach to care.
• Accepts accountability for education on policies, procedures, and patient care information.
• Participates in continuing education programs and in-service training.
• Complies with hospital policies and participates in performance improvement processes.
• Precepts and mentors newer staff to ensure proper orientation.
• Attends mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Operating Room-Specific Duties

• Ensures all instruments, equipment, and supplies are available for procedures.
• Communicates patient condition to the healthcare team during the perioperative period.
• Applies correct cleaning and disinfection protocols for equipment.
• Accurately labels and handles surgical specimens, documenting in the Pathology logbook.
• Follows policies for safe medication administration.
• Utilizes the nursing process and AORN standards to incorporate patient safety goals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique and maintains sterile field integrity.
• Assists with terminal care of equipment and supplies post-procedure.
• Operates surgical equipment safely, including Autoclave for Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an Operating Room required.
• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing required.
• Current New York State RN licensure required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• CNOR Certification preferred.