RN / REGISTERED NURSE - OPERATING ROOM

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate full competency in scrub and surgical routines, including proper scrub, gowning, and gloving techniques for self, surgeons, and assistants.
• Monitor aseptic practices continuously in all assigned roles (scrub, circulator, assistant).
• Anticipate surgeon needs and recognize procedural sequences across all surgical specialties.
• Pass instruments accurately and efficiently, ensuring full readiness for all assigned procedures.
• Follow established protocols for autoclaves and Steris units, including performance of required daily A‑Tests and biological tests.
• Perform proper care, handling, and assembly of instruments for reprocessing.
• Complete thorough documentation of all flash and Steris cycles according to protocol.
• Maintain accountability for the safe handling, appropriate use, and preservation of department supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, collecting and communicating all relevant intraoperative data.
• Develop individualized intraoperative care plans based on patient needs and surgical requirements.
• Provide direct patient care to support physical and psychological well-being during surgery.
• Continuously evaluate patient responses and adjust the nursing care plan to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong theoretical and practical knowledge of perioperative nursing, understanding both the “how” and “why” of surgical practices.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation of all intraoperative nursing care.
• Apply expertise in proper intraoperative positioning to prevent nerve injury, pressure‑related skin breakdown, and other complications.
• Follow universal skin care precautions to promote patient safety and comfort.
• Assist with accurate completion of sponge, sharps, instrument, and miscellaneous item counts per policy.
• Collaborate with Resource RNs and PCCs to maintain up‑to‑date surgeon preference sheets.
• Display effective prioritization, critical‑thinking, and time‑management skills across all perioperative activities.
• Maintain precision in patient charging, cost‑effective supply usage, and transmission of required data for billing accuracy.
• Contribute to efficient room turnover by being readily available and maintaining ongoing communication with the OR Desk, Charge RN, and PCCs.
• Assist with containment of body fluid spills, gross cleanup, and preparation of the operating room between procedures.
• Prioritize case completion and room setup steps to support smooth, timely surgical workflow.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Prefer minimum of 1-year recent perioperative experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• RN - Registered Nurse credential.
• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification.