PRN Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Description Job Overview

Join our orthopedics practice as an Operating Room RN, where you'll play a vital role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our Orthopedic Surgery Center is committed to compassion, excellence, and collaboration. We empower our team to grow personally and professionally through continuous learning opportunities. From general orthopedics to specialized areas like sports medicine and pain management, our services cover a wide range.

Department

• OR
• Reports to:
• OR
• Nurse
• Manager
• Schedule/Type: PRN- onsite/hourly, M-F 10-hour shifts, with 5 shifts in 6 weeks period, minimum requirement
• Wage: $51 per hour
• Bonus
• Eligibility: No

Requirements

Essential Duties Performs circulating functions before surgery, including preparing the operating environment, orienting and assessing the patient, and reviewing the patient’s medical record and surgeon’s notes to ensure all pre-requisites and preferences are met. Ensures safety checklists and procedures are implemented and documented at all times. Performs circulating functions during surgery, including monitoring and communicating patient condition, documenting interventions and activities, monitoring the sterile field, and controlling traffic into, out of, and around the operating room suite. Assists with scrub functions, including the preparation, selection, and handling of instruments and supplies used during the surgical procedure. Performs surgical counts with the surgical tech/scrub nurse. Provides nursing care to a high-acuity surgical patient population in a technically demanding environment. Within the scope of the job, it requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Continuous learning and expertise maintenance in healthcare. Analytical skills to gather information and devise action plans. Utilization of intelligence and critical thinking in decision-making. Advanced understanding of human anatomy and physiology. Proficiency in using specialized medical equipment for surgical care. Adherence to evidence-based practice and regulatory standards. Quick response to changing work conditions with appropriate action. Accurate and timely communication of patient care details. Ability to conduct and interpret diagnostic tests for intervention. Knowledge of community resources for patient care continuity. Competence in reading and applying technical instructions. Ensuring patient safety and security during medication use. Consistent practice of hand hygiene and aseptic techniques Upholding patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA regulations.