Role: Provide perioperative nursing care in a hospital operating room.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess patients prior to surgery and determine readiness for procedures.
- Prepare patients for operative care, ensuring comfort, safety, and appropriate positioning.
- Monitor patient status throughout perioperative phases and respond to changes promptly.
- Follow surgical safety protocols and established standards of care.
- Handle emergency situations as needed, coordinating effectively with the team.
- Document nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately.
- Educate patients and families about the perioperative process and postoperative considerations.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiology, and other OR staff to support safe, efficient care.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Registered nurse with strong perioperative/OR nursing competency.
- Ability to assess, monitor, and intervene quickly in high-acuity environments.
- Knowledge of surgical safety practices and patient safety standards.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
- Compassionate patient and family education skills.
On-Call: PRN scheduling includes required on-call coverage.