Registered Nurse Operating Room

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Location:
State College, PA

Schedule / Job Type:
Full-time, Day shifts

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and respond to the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients through personal observation and interaction, acting as a patient advocate.
• Set up operating room with appropriate sterile supplies and equipment according to schedule.
• Collaborate with surgical team members, including scrub nurses, anesthesia personnel, and surgeons, to ensure a safe and efficient environment.
• Verify patient identity and operative site, transport patients safely, and communicate accurately with the surgical team.
• Monitor the sterile field continuously during surgical procedures.
• Document patient information accurately, review consent forms, perform "time out" procedures, and oversee sponge and instrument counts.
• Ensure proper labeling and availability of medications, overseeing their use on the sterile field.
• Handle specimens with care, correctly labeling and recording information, and ensuring proper containment.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as goggles and gloves when handling waste and soiled items, ensuring team safety.
• When acting as a float nurse or resource nurse, communicate with all departments, assist with case cart checks, maintain patient flow, and manage staffing efficiently.
• Review surgeon’s preference cards regularly to ensure availability of supplies and equipment.
• Independently familiarize with all equipment, supplies, and drugs, including their storage locations.
• Be knowledgeable about anesthesia supplies, emergency carts, and essential airway equipment.
• Use resources efficiently to contain costs without compromising patient care and participate in inventory counts.
• Assist with housekeeping duties, including bedmaking, floor cleaning between cases, and waste disposal.
• Perform additional duties such as Phase 2 nurse or late nurse as needed, and work in other patient care areas as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience in surgical or operating room nursing.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques, surgical procedures, and anesthesia equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a high-pressure environment.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Experience / Skills:

• Previous experience as a circulating or scrub nurse.
• Knowledge of surgeon’s preference cards and inventory management.
• Familiarity with OR safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Why Join Us:

• Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional patient care in a dynamic surgical environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a reputable healthcare organization.