Summit Surgical·Hutchinson, Kansas
The OR Registered Nurse is responsible for conducting preoperative assessments, preparing the operating room, and providing intraoperative support to the surgical team. They also ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical procedure.
Description Are you a skilled and compassionate Operating Room Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic surgical environment? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our surgical team and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care.
At the Summit, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art surgical services in a patient-centered setting. As an OR Nurse, you will work alongside top surgeons and surgical teams, ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and care throughout the surgical process.
Patient Assessment: Conduct preoperative assessments, review patient histories, and verify necessary documentation and consent. Operating Room Preparation: Ensure the operating room is properly set up, including arranging surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment. Patient Positioning: Assist with positioning the patient safely and comfortably on the operating table. Sterile Environment Maintenance: Monitor and maintain a sterile field, ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols. Intraoperative Support: Provide support to the surgical team by managing the flow of the procedure, documenting operative details, and responding to the needs of the surgical team. Supply Management: Ensure availability of necessary supplies and equipment, anticipating the needs of the surgical team. Patient Advocacy: Act as a patient advocate, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical procedure.
Coordinate and communicate with the surgical team, anesthesia team, and other healthcare professionals.
Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including surgical notes, times, counts, and specimens.
Postoperative
Care: Assist with the transfer of patients to the recovery room and provide postoperative instructions as needed.
Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulations, as well as state and federal guidelines.
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification preferred.
Strong clinical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a high-stress environment.
Ability to lift and move patients and surgical equipment as necessary. Prolonged periods of standing and walking. Ability to handle physical and emotional stress.
Market context
Kansas nursing openings commonly favor candidates with prior bedside experience and current licensure, especially in settings that need nurses who can step in with limited onboarding. This role is competitive because it asks for an ADN with BSN completion within five years, one year of RN experience, a multi-state RN license, and BLS and ACLS certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your license status and certification dates before applying to save research time.