Provide professional, comprehensive nursing care to patients in an acute care operating room environment. Coordinate safe, evidence-based quality care while advocating for patient rights and collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence‐based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills for the job are found in the unit specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are applicable to the specialty.
Registered Nurse in the State of Practice.
BSN in Nursing preferred.
Any previously agreed upon effective date for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in nursing between individuals and facilities will remain in effect, including those who transition to their position from the NLRN Program.
Any contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing will supersede the above point and will remain in effect.
Specialty Certification is preferred
BLS certification.
ACLS is unit dependent.
PALS is unit dependent
Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care. Develops updates and coordinates the patients' plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served. 2.
updated 3-13-24
$39 to $54.12
Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Requires a valid Registered Nurse license in the state of practice and BLS certification, with a BSN and specialty certification preferred. Candidates typically need at least one year of experience, unless transitioning from the NLRN program.
Market context
Operating room registered nurse roles in New York are typically in steady demand because hospitals need licensed nurses who can support surgical teams, maintain patient safety, and adapt to fast-paced perioperative workflows. Competition is often strongest for candidates with prior OR experience, a valid New York RN license, BLS, and preferred BSN or specialty certification; if you are considering applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience aligns with the one-year benchmark or NLRN pathway.