Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Job Summary:

The Operating Room (OR) Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. This includes pre-operative, intra-operative, and immediate post-operative care. The OR Nurse collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare the operating room by ensuring all necessary equipment and instruments are sterile and ready for use.
• Assist in patient preparation for surgery, including assessment, positioning, and monitoring vital signs.
• Maintain a sterile field and follow strict aseptic techniques during procedures.
• Function as a scrub nurse or circulating nurse depending on surgical needs.
• Count surgical instruments and supplies before and after the procedure to ensure nothing is retained.
• Support the surgical team by passing instruments, sponges, and other items as needed.
• Document surgical procedures, nursing care, and patient responses accurately in the patient record.
• Monitor patients during surgery and alert the team to any changes in condition.
• Provide post-operative care immediately after surgery until patients are transferred to recovery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent.
• Current and valid nursing license
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, with at least 3 year in an OR setting preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certification (PALS may be required depending on the facility).
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, aseptic technique, and perioperative nursing protocols.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Operating Room Nurse: 5 years (Required)