Registered Nurse - Operating Room
About the job
- An associate's degree is required.
- A nursing license is required.
- Zero to one year of related work experience is required.
- Experience with computer systems is required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required for all registered nurses in direct patient care areas.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required in critical care areas, including the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Endoscopy, Radiology, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit; Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required in the Emergency Department and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit.
- Ability to summarize and communicate moderately complex information in varied written formats in English to internal and external customers.
- Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families, and external customers.
- Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices, and policies and use them in complex, varied situations.
- Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the immediate work group's operations by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
- Ability to provide customer service and staff training that meet the assigned unit's service standards and expectations, and resolve service issues in the unit in a timely and respectful manner.
- Competence to provide patient care to neonatal, youth, young adult, middle-aged, and elderly populations.
- Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently, and to stand or move around for most of the shift.
- Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
- Formulate outcomes collaboratively with the patient, significant others, and the healthcare team when appropriate.
- Delegate appropriate patient-care activities to coworkers with the appropriate knowledge and skill level, and hold coworkers accountable for completing delegated tasks in a timely manner.
- Provide care appropriate to the population groups regularly served and seek assistance from resources when other population groups need care.
- Perform patient teaching and provide care in accordance with the plan of care and practice standards, as required.
- Provide care in a nonjudgmental manner that respects patients' rights, autonomy, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines to ensure quality, cost-effective patient care.
- Provide direct and indirect nursing care, health maintenance, teaching, counseling, collaborative planning, and rehabilitation.
- Previous experience is preferred.
About the company
Beth Israel Lahey Health is an integrated health system that coordinates care across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings to keep patients connected wherever they are. Its services come from doctors, nurses, technicians, social workers, and educators who work together, guided by medical research and education. The system operates by linking hospitals, primary and specialty care, and support services so patients receive seamless care with access to resources like research-informed treatment and training for staff. Unlike standalone hospitals or fragmented care providers, it combines multiple facilities and care teams into a single network to improve consistency and efficiency. The overarching goal is to improve patient outcomes and experience by delivering high-quality, coordinated care through research-backed practices and continuous education for its workforce.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- BILH posted a $93 million operating gain in 2025 after four loss-making years.
- First-quarter 2026 operating income hit $60.2 million, reversing last year's loss.
- Heidi's pilot cut after-hours work for 74% of users and lifted patient presence.
What critics are saying
- Kevin Tabb exits by 2027, forcing a national CEO search during expansion.
- Massachusetts AG price caps and annual monitoring constrain pricing through 2025.
- 2025 RICO litigation against drug and pharmacy giants ties BILH to costly court fights.
What makes Beth Israel Lahey Health unique
- BILH spans 14 hospitals and 39,000 employees, combining academic and community care.
- BILH’s 2026 Heidi rollout standardizes ambient AI scribing across all physicians.
- BILH is shifting 64% of care outside Boston and Burlington, deepening local access.
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Benefits
- Mental Health Support