Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery (OR)

Assesses the needs of the patients and develops plan of care for the patient during their surgical intervention in order to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Understands and applies the principles of aseptic technique and peri-operative nursing.

Provides complete and accurate documentation for all operative records within the electronic health record (op-time) system.

Possesses knowledge and demonstrates the proper use, care and handling of all equipment, instruments and supplies within the operating room environment.

Accepts accountability for clinical care of patient

Initiates and coordinates time out and supports all patient safety initiatives.

Participates in teaching students, orientation of new personnel and providing continuing education for OR staff.

Attends, participates and completes all required meetings, in-services and educational programs annually.

Assesses, recognizes, records and reports to appropriate surgical team members all signs/symptoms or changes in patient’s condition.

Participates on committees and special assignments as needed.

Participate in professional organizations such as AORN. Encouraged to seek certification as an operating room nurse.

Maintains confidentiality with regards to patient/employee information.

Supports and follows all AORN/AAMI/OSHA Standards and Recommended Practices.

Maintains knowledge of disaster planning and can fulfill a role in specific disaster plans.

Participates in reviewing revising the philosophies, objectives, procedure cards, policy/procedure, and job descriptions on a continual basis.

Participates in quality control programs/ Follows Universal Precautions

Commits to service excellence. Continually strives toward achievement of the CARING values and creating the Ideal Patient Experience.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associates or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.

CPR Certification

One year minimum of nursing experience and/or equivalent surgical experience

CNOR preferred

Operating Room circulating nurse/ASC experience preferred

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.

Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.

We believe that success is achieved through talented people.

We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.

We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.