Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
Provide safe, compassionate perioperative care within the operating room. Conduct pre-operative assessments, and serve as a circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse to support surgical procedures. Monitor patient status throughout the perioperative period and promptly communicate changes to the surgical team.
Key responsibilities
- Perform pre-op assessments and prepare patients for surgery
- Maintain sterile technique and ensure compliance with evidence-based protocols
- Assist during procedures (circulating and/or scrubbing as assigned)
- Monitor vital signs and respond to patient needs
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and support staff
- Document care accurately and complete required records
- Educate patients and families regarding perioperative care
Qualifications & skills
- Registered Nurse licensure
- Strong perioperative knowledge and patient monitoring skills
- Proficiency with sterile technique and OR safety standards
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach