Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

The operating room nurse is responsible for scrubbing and/or circulating duties for operative procedures; department admissions to the operative suite.

Adheres to standards and appropriate aseptic techniques.

Consults and coordinates with team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate intraoperative patient care plans.

Serves as a communication liaison to patients, families, and member of the operating team. 

Prepares the operating room for the patient and surgical procedure. 

Assembles equipment, supplies, and ensures equipment is functional, and supplies/implants are available.

Skills:

PALS, BLS & ACLS – Required

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state/district - Required

OR Experience - Required: 3 Years




Education:    

Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program – Required

BSN - Highly desired

Certification: Basic Life Support