STAFF REGISTERED NURSE - Operating Room
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital·Brattleboro, Vermont
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital·Brattleboro, Vermont
The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides expert pre-, intra-, and post-operative nursing care while collaborating with the surgical team to ensure safe surgical practices. They are responsible for comprehensive nursing practices, including assessing health status, formulating nursing diagnoses, and developing care plans.
Description Brattleboro Memorial Hospital / Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation
Job Title: Staff Registered Nurse - Operating Room Job Code: 250 Hours: Per Diem FTE: Per Diem Days: 7-3:30 Weekend Schedule: N/A Holiday Schedule: N/A Call Schedule: Can choose to pick up FLSA Status: Non-exempt Department Name: Operating Room Department Code:6600 Location: Brattleboro, Vermont
The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) functions as a vital member of the perioperative team, working collaboratively with anesthesiologists, surgeons, surgical technologists, and other interdisciplinary personnel to ensure safe, high-quality surgical care. The OR RN provides expert pre-, intra-, and post-operative nursing care and serves as the patient’s advocate at a time when the patient is least able to speak for or protect themselves.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for comprehensive nursing practice, including assessing the health status of individuals and groups; formulating nursing diagnoses; establishing patient-centered goals; and developing, implementing, and evaluating plans of care. The RN prescribes and delegates nursing interventions consistent with the Vermont Nurse Practice Act, supervises others as appropriate, and ensures a safe environment that supports optimal patient outcomes. The role includes patient and family education as well as collaboration with all members of the health-care team to coordinate effective perioperative management.
The Operating Room RN is expected to competently perform both circulating and scrub responsibilities. Brattleboro Memorial Hospital’s Perioperative Services include Endoscopy, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Urology, and General Surgery service lines providing a diverse and dynamic clinical environment
DEPARTMENT SCOPE OF SERVICE Perioperative Services consists of the Pre Anesthesia Clinic (PAC), Operating Room (OR), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU), Endoscopy, Minor Procedures and Sterile Processing Dept.
Patients are cared for from 10 months until the end of life.
Surgeons credentialed at BMH perform surgery in three rooms.
Surgical privileges are maintained in the department.
Outside contract services are evaluated per hospital policy.
Cesarean sections are performed in the Birthing Center operating room.
Perioperative Services is staffed by Registered Nurses, Surgical Technologists, Scheduler/Assistant Staffing Coordinator, Sterile Processing Technicians, Operating Room Assistant, a Unit Secretary, LNA, and a Director of Perioperative Services.
The OR provides care 24 hours a day, each day of the year. The OR’s elective schedule is from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Care is coordinated between physician offices, the OR, Anesthesiology, the and the OR/SPD. Start times for surgery, length of day schedule and the block schedule are established by the Surgical Governance Council
The PACU has an area for the immediate post operative care and reassessment of patients for and from surgery, for the admission and discharge of select ACU patients, and primarily, for the provision of intensive observation and care of patients following operative and special procedures.
The ACU includes caring for surgical /medical patients and providing pre and postoperative care and education services. Including support for same-day surgical services when applicable.
Sterile Processing processes and decontaminates instruments and equipment for the OR and Physician Practices.
Pre Anesthesia Clinic is an area staffed by RN’s, a Workflow Coordinator and a Unit Secretary. Patients are interviewed prior to surgery, pre-op consults and test results reviewed and anesthesia guidelines followed to assure adequate patient assessment and preparation prior to surgery.
QUALIFICATION EDUCATION: Graduate of RN accredited program, BSN preferred EXPERIENCE/SKILL SETS: Recent operating room experience preferred Circulator/Scrub training preferred CNOR Certification preferred LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S): Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Vermont Current BLS healthcare provider status OSHA CATEGORY OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.
Standing - Up to 1/3 Walking - Up to 1/3 Sitting - 2/3 or more Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3 Pushing/Pulling - None Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3 Tasting or smelling - None This position requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted. Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more Up to 35 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2 Up to 50 pounds - None Up to 100 pounds - None More than 100 pounds - None This position has special vision requirements. Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus) WORK ENVIRONMENT This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.
Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3 Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3 Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3 Outdoor weather conditions - None Extreme cold (non-weather) - None Extreme heat (non-weather) - None Risk of electrical shock - None Work with explosives - None Risk of radiation - None Vibration - None The typical noise level for the environment is: Very Quiet Quiet Moderate Noise Loud Noise Hearing Ability to hear calls Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others
EEO/ADA STATEMENT Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.
Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155 In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.
Market context
Operating room RN roles in Vermont typically favor candidates with recent perioperative experience, current Vermont RN licensure, BLS certification, and a BSN preferred. These positions are competitive because employers look for nurses who can adapt quickly to surgical workflows, maintain strict patient safety standards, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your OR experience and Vermont license status before applying.
