RN – Operating Room

Job Description

Additional Job Information

• Expert Pay for OR Experience

• Sign-On Bonus Eligible $10,000

• Relocation Assistance Eligible

• 40 Hours per Week

• On call is minimal

• Monday - Friday

• 6:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

• 10 Hour Shifts, 4 Days per Week

• Shadow during the interview process and meet our team!

• FREE, covered parking across the street with an enclosed bridge walkway!

• Benefits begin on first day of employment!

• If you are new to the OR setting, we offer Periop 101 certification through AORN!

• Learn about Boone Health OR

Overview

Job Summary

Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within guidelines for standards of nursing care to inpatients and outpatients in the perioperative environment established by AORN.

Job Responsibilities

• Educates patients and their families about the communication process during the procedure, what to expect, and any support resources, as appropriate.  Serves as liaison between physician and the patient and family.

• Demonstrates competence and independent practice in roles of scrubbing and/or circulating for all HSO-defined surgical services.

• Uses established safety techniques in preparing for and assisting with surgical procedures; provides and sets up necessary instruments, supplies and equipment for different types of surgeries or procedures according to established safety requirements and preferences of physician.

• Keeps patients safe from adverse events associated with surgery/procedure, including but not limited to infection, burns, pressure ulcers, wrong site surgery, etc. Has knowledge of wound stage classifications.  Observes patient during procedure to detect possible complications and/or breaks in sterile technique; furnishes emergency equipment and supplies to prevent adverse outcomes. Preserves and labels operative specimens for analysis.

• Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance.  Participates in professional development and lifelong learning.  May participate in orientation and preceptorship of new staff, as needed.

• Boone Health has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

• Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma/Associate Degree

• 2-5 Years’ Experience

• RN License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Cert Nurse OR (CNOR)

• Mastery Test Out- MTO

• Periop 101

Work Shift

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer