STAFF REGISTERED NURSE - Operating Room

POSITION SUMMARY

The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) functions as a vital member of the perioperative team, working collaboratively with anesthesiologists, surgeons, surgical technologists, and other interdisciplinary personnel to ensure safe, high-quality surgical care. The OR RN provides expert pre-, intra-, and post-operative nursing care and serves as the patient’s advocate at a time when the patient is least able to speak for or protect themselves.

DEPARTMENT SCOPE OF SERVICE

Perioperative Services consists of the Pre Anesthesia Clinic (PAC), Operating Room (OR), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU), Endoscopy, Minor Procedures and Sterile Processing Dept. Patients are cared for from 10 months until the end of life. Surgeons credentialed at BMH perform surgery in three rooms. Surgical privileges are maintained in the department. Outside contract services are evaluated per hospital policy. Cesarean sections are performed in the Birthing Center operating room.

Perioperative Services is staffed by Registered Nurses, Surgical Technologists, Scheduler/Assistant Staffing Coordinator, Sterile Processing Technicians, Operating Room Assistant, a Unit Secretary, LNA, and a Director of Perioperative Services.

The OR provides care 24 hours a day, each day of the year. The OR’s elective schedule is from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Care is coordinated between physician offices, the OR, Anesthesiology, and the OR/SPD. Start times for surgery, length of day schedule, and the block schedule are established by the Surgical Governance Council.

The PACU has an area for the immediate post-operative care and reassessment of patients for and from surgery, for the admission and discharge of select ACU patients, and primarily, for the provision of intensive observation and care of patients following operative and special procedures.

The ACU includes caring for surgical /medical patients and providing pre and postoperative care and education services. Including support for same-day surgical services when applicable.

Sterile Processing processes and decontaminates instruments and equipment for the OR and Physician Practices.

Pre Anesthesia Clinic is an area staffed by RN’s, a Workflow Coordinator, and a Unit Secretary. Patients are interviewed prior to surgery, pre-op consults and test results reviewed, and anesthesia guidelines followed to assure adequate patient assessment and preparation prior to surgery.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduate of RN accredited program, BSN preferred
• Experience/Skill Sets: Recent operating room experience preferred; Circulator/Scrub training preferred; CNOR Certification preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Vermont; Current BLS healthcare provider status

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing - Up to 1/3
• Walking - Up to 1/3
• Sitting - 2/3 or more
• Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3
• Pushing/Pulling - None
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None
• Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
• Tasting or smelling - None
• Weight lifting - Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more; Up to 35 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2; Up to 50 pounds - None; Up to 100 pounds - None; More than 100 pounds - None
• Vision requirements: Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions - None
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
• Risk of electrical shock - None
• Work with explosives - None
• Risk of radiation - None
• Vibration - None
• The typical noise level for the environment is: Very Quiet, Quiet, Moderate Noise, Loud Noise
• Hearing: Ability to hear calls; Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

EEO/ADA STATEMENT

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH VERMONT ACT 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.