Role Overview:
Provides direct patient care in the perioperative environment, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, following established nursing standards. Serves as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families by educating and communicating throughout surgical procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Educate patients and families about procedures, expectations, and support resources.
- Demonstrate competence in scrubbing and/or circulating for various surgical services.
- Prepare and assist in surgeries using safety techniques, setting up instruments and supplies according to physician preferences.
- Ensure patient safety, prevent adverse events, and monitor for complications during procedures.
- Participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities; engage in professional development and mentorship of new staff.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum of a Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree; RN licensure required.
- 2-5 years of operating room nursing experience.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, CNOR certification, Mastery Test Out, and Periop 101 training.
Key Duties:
- Assess and plan patient care, execute surgical procedures, and evaluate outcomes.
- Maintain a sterile environment, handle specimens, and utilize safety protocols.
- Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure high-quality, safe patient care during operations.