Senior Perioperative Registered Nurse - Operating Room

About the role

OR Perioperative Resource Nurse coordinates perioperative care in a high-acuity academic medical center, providing clinical support to surgical teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient flow across perioperative services
• Ensure compliance with patient safety, infection-prevention, and perioperative standards
• Serve as a clinical resource for OR nurses and surgical techs
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and support staff to optimize patient outcomes
• Support evidence-based practice and continuous learning
• Mentor and help develop team members in perioperative best practices

Qualifications

• Strong clinical perioperative nursing knowledge and judgment
• Ability to coordinate care and support high-acuity workflows
• Excellent infection prevention and safety focus
• Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Leadership, mentoring, and commitment to quality improvement