Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Description
Registered nurse operating room
provides care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric patients by demonstrating competency in the behavioral, growth and development, and psychosocial needs of the population.
Registered Nurse Operating Room Duties & Responsibilities
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Bachelors of Science in Nursing PREFERRED, ADN acceptable
Current Illinois RN license and CPR, ACLS certification
Understands the Mission Statement of Worcester Surgical Center and carries out that Mission
Understands the Mission Statement of Carondelet Foothills Surgery Center and carries out that Mission
Understands the Mission Statement of North Shore Surgical Center and carries out that Mission
Addresses the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural and spiritual needs/responses of the patient
Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks and flexibility as job priorities change
Completes intimal and annual competencies as required
Understands the Mission Statement of Baylor Surigcare at Grapevine and carries out that Mission
OR circulator in Multispecialty Outpatient Surgery Center
Registered Nurse Operating Room Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Registered Nurse Operating Room
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, ACLS, PALS, CNOR, BCLS, CPR, GED, AORN
Education for Registered Nurse Operating Room
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the registered nurse operating room job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Nursing, Education, Science, Graduate, School of Nursing, Department of Education, Nursing Education, Associates, English, Patient Care
Skills for Registered Nurse Operating Room
Desired skills for registered nurse operating room include:
Adolescent
Developmental needs of the pediatric
Adult and geriatric patients
Hospital policies and procedures specific to the operating room
Current trends in the field to enhance practice
Emergency resuscitation measures and properly activates code team response
Psychosocial
Procedures
Appreciation for legal and ethical aspects of charting
Facts
Desired experience for registered nurse operating room includes:
At least 1 year of perioperative experience as a Registered Nurse
Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six (6) months of hire
One (1) year of Operating Room experieince in the Circulating/Scrub role (within the past 5 years)
CNOR highly preferred
Current licensure in the State of Nebraska as a Registered Nurse
Current licensure in the State of Ohio as a Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Operating Room Examples
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Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a registered nurse operating room. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for registered nurse operating room
- May be assigned responsibilities in either scrub or circulatory role based on competencies
- Based on education, experience, and competency, may be assigned responsibilities as preceptor and/or charge
- Works collaboratively with other perioperative professionals (surgeons, anesthesia care providers, surgical technologists, ) to meet patient needs and is accountable for the patient outcomes resulting from the nursing care provided during the surgical or invasive procedure
- Responsibilities include circulating or scrubbing for assigned cases
- He/she demonstrates understanding of patient rights, policies relating to patient rights
- Acts as a patient advocate, guides, directs or supports co-workers regarding ethical issues and makes appropriate referrals when issues are suspected or identified
- Verbalizes understanding of the process for advancement utilizing the Nursing Professional Standards Board process, the Nurse Qualification Standards and functional statements
- Demonstrates leadership by developing, revising, evaluating and communicating standards of nursing practice related to his/her area of nursing practice
- Responsible for demonstrating and maintaining full competency in the use, pre-cleaning and/or reprocessing of reusable medical equipment
- Ensures that the appropriate Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and manufacturers instructions are followed for any step in the use of RME (pre-cleaning, reprocessing, disinfection, sterilization, maintenance) in which he/she is involved
Qualifications for registered nurse operating room
- PALS and AORN certification encouraged
- Familiarity with EMR preferred
- Previous RN OR experience required
- ACLS, required within 6 months of hire (preferred to have certification prior to start date)
- CNOR/ACLS preferred
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
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Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of registered nurse operating room. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for registered nurse operating room
- Demonstrates knowledge of surgical procedures and has the ability to oversee the instrument and equipment set up, prepare for the case utilizing preference cards, and anticipates the needs of surgeon
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of Intra-operative patient care and procedures associated with Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, GYN and Endoscopy
- Able to prioritize nursing care for the surgical patient
- Provide direction to others that is clear, concise and promotes efficiency throughout clinical areas
- Communicate well with patients, families, teammates, physicians
- Exhibits Teamwork/Accountability/Integrity
- Directly assists operating physician and OR team with surgical tasks including patient positioning
- Interviews the patient, makes sure the OR is prepared with equipment, instrumentation, and supplies
- Communicate with the families throughout the procedure
- Beyond that you will be supportive of the OR team at the surgical field
Qualifications for registered nurse operating room
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working in the OR
- Computer knowledge and charge capabilities
- Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of this position
- Registered Nurse, licensed in the state of IL
- ACLS and PALS, BLS REQUIRED
- Ambulatory Surgery experience strongly preferred
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Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of registered nurse operating room. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for registered nurse operating room
- Provides patient care utilizing the nursing process – assessment, care planning, implementation and reassessment – for identified patient population per the Colorado Nurse Practice Act
- Documents patient care administered
- Promotes interdisciplinary communication and care
- Demonstrates basic and unit specific competencies
- Supervises contract RN’s, MST, CST and ST
- Performs delegated duties consistent with the scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care at SRMC
- Displays positive support for the values and mission of Sky Ridge Medical Center
- Understands the Mission Statement of Northridge Surgery Center and carries out that Mission
- Advocate for surgical patient
- Circulating Orthopaedic Surgeries including joints
Qualifications for registered nurse operating room
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience as an OR Circulator is preferred
- Time management and prioritizing skills a must
- 3 yrs experience in OR/PACU preferred
- 1 year of direct OR Registered Nurse experience
- Must be fully oriented to the ORs and be actively taking call
- Possesses necessary OR acuity skills that correspond with cases found in all ORs within IFMC
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Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a registered nurse operating room. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for registered nurse operating room
- Documentation reflects patient status throughout perioperative process
- Scrub nurse– assists the surgeon within the sterile field by passing instruments, sponges, and other items needed during the surgical procedure
- Circulating nurse– works outside the sterile field observing the surgical team from a broad perspective and assists anywhere needed
- RN First Assistant– directly assist the surgeon by controlling bleeding and by providing wound exposure and suturing during the actual procedure (role requires additional education and training to deliver direct surgical care)
- Provides nursing care to ensure the safety of the patient
- To perform various tasks as an OR circulator
- Assumes responsibility that the OR is prepared room for the patient and procedure
- Assist in transporting patient to O.R
- Verifies that appropriate surgical prep is completed
- Completes documentation for O.R
Qualifications for registered nurse operating room
- CNOR preferred, ASC experience highly preferred
- Previous experience as a licensed RN on a Surgical Services Unit preferred
- Graduate of accredited school or professional nursing (associates or bachelor's degree)
- Minimum of 3 years previous OR experience
- Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years total RN experience
- Current Oregon License as a Registered Nurse
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Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a registered nurse operating room. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for registered nurse operating room
- Provides care appropriate to disease condition and age of the patient
- Ability to assess and care for patients in the post anesthesia period both in the PACU and ICU
- Participate in pre-operative assessment of the patient
- Provide closure of the subcutaneous and skin without the surgeon’s assistance as requested
- Identify patient/family learning needs and implement appropriate measures when assisting responsibilities permit
- Understands the Mission Statement of Southeastern Spine Institute Ambulatory Surgery Center and carries out the Mission
- Understands the Mission Statement of Southeastern Spine Institute Ambulatory Surgery Center and carries out that Mission
- Attends required department and facility meetings
- Valid Georgia nursing license or eNLC nursing license
- Operating Room or Procedural experience preferred
Qualifications for registered nurse operating room
- Days, no weekends
- FT, PT, or PRN available
- Current CPR maintained
- Previous experience in the Operating Room preferred
- Bachelor of Nursing Degree (BN)
- On call requirement, holiday rotation