Registered Nurse – Operating Room

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Location

• Sitka, AK

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Days shift, 1 shift per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients in the Operating Room setting in accordance with organizational standards and policies.
• Prepare patients, verify documentation, ensure equipment readiness, and facilitate communication among surgical team members.
• Monitor patient conditions intraoperatively, document key events, and advocate for patient safety throughout surgical procedures.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other perioperative staff to promote optimal patient outcomes.
• Administer medications and treatments safely, recognizing and responding to changes in patient status promptly.
• Participate in on-call coverage to support urgent and emergent surgical cases.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
• Clinical competency in perioperative nursing within 3 months of employment, with ongoing competency assessments every 3 years.
• High-Risk Competency validation within 3 months, renewed annually.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in an Operating Room environment.
• Prior perioperative nursing or surgical nursing certification.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques and surgical instrumentation.

Why Join Us

• Join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered surgical care in a supportive, community-focused environment.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development within a reputable non-profit health organization serving Southeast Alaska.