Job Description
Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR)
Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room provides specialized perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The RN prepares the operating room, assists the surgical team before, during, and after surgery, maintains a sterile environment, monitors patient safety, and ensures high-quality surgical care in accordance with clinical standards and organizational policies.
Requirements:
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Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
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Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
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Current BLS certification required.
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ACLS certification preferred or required per facility policy.
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CNOR certification preferred.
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Recent Operating Room (OR) or perioperative nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
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Prepare the operating room, surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies for procedures.
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Provide preoperative, intraoperative, and immediate postoperative nursing care.
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Assist surgeons and the surgical team while maintaining sterile technique.
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Perform circulating and/or scrub nurse duties based on competency and facility requirements.
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Monitor patient condition throughout surgical procedures and respond to changes appropriately.
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Ensure accurate instrument, sponge, and sharps counts according to policy.
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Maintain accurate clinical documentation and electronic medical records.
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Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
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Follow infection prevention, patient safety, HIPAA, and regulatory standards.
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Participate in on-call rotation as required by the facility.
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Perform other duties as assigned.