Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Job Summary: As a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room at our healthcare team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of surgical patients. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality perioperative care, manage surgical instruments and equipment, and maintain a sterile environment. Your expertise and attention to detail will be essential in facilitating successful surgical procedures.
Key Responsibilities:

• Preoperative Assessment: Conduct thorough preoperative assessments to ensure patients are prepared for surgery, addressing any concerns or medical history issues.
• Surgical Assistance: Assist surgeons during surgical procedures, including passing instruments, maintaining a sterile field, and providing necessary equipment and supplies.
• Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical experience, addressing any concerns or changes in the patient's condition promptly.
• Sterile Technique: Maintain a sterile environment in the Operating Room, including proper sterilization of instruments and adherence to infection control protocols.
• Patient Education: Provide patients and their families with preoperative and postoperative education to ensure understanding and compliance with care plans.
• Documentation: Accurately document all patient care activities, assessments, and interventions in accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the smooth flow of surgical procedures.
• Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to emergency situations during surgery, including code situations, while maintaining composure and following established protocols.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure proper functioning and availability of surgical equipment and instruments, reporting any malfunctions or deficiencies promptly.

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in state of practice
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in perioperative nursing or Operating Room setting
• Strong understanding of surgical procedures and aseptic techniques
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives.

OR Scrub and Circulate RN
13 week assignment
36 hrs
12 hr days with rotating evening/night/weekend rotation
BLS & ACLS required
CO or multi-state license
3 yrs of experience required
MUST be proficient with Circulating AND Scrubbing
03/31 start
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