Inova Surgery Center·Alexandria, Virginia
The Operating Room Nurse provides expert clinical care and coordination, ensuring patient safety and effective communication within the surgical team. Responsibilities include circulating duties such as patient preparation and documentation, as well as scrub duties like maintaining the sterile field and managing surgical instruments.
The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse delivers expert and compassionate clinical care and coordination, focusing on patients, families, and healthcare teams. By providing safe, holistic, and individualized care, the nurse ensures all interactions are centered on patient and caregiver needs, including education throughout the care continuum. The nurse communicates effectively and collaborates respectfully with other clinical disciplines, utilizing an integrated approach to achieve optimal patient outcomes. This role also empowers patients and enhances clinical and financial quality through strong relationships and knowledge access.
Duties: & Responsibilities:
The incumbent may also be assigned the following duties and responsibilities depending upon his/her level of experience and the needs of the
Candidates must have at least one year of progressive experience as a Registered Nurse in an operating room setting. A current Registered Nurse license in Virginia and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.
