Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR)
This position involves the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of nursing care for patients in the operating room environment, adhering to organizational policies and professional nursing standards. The role is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by oneself and any team members under their direction. Utilizing specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills, the nurse will assess data and develop care plans that are tailored to the physical and developmental needs of assigned patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessing and documenting nursing care for surgical patients.
- Planning and implementing nursing interventions in accordance with established protocols.
- Evaluating patient progress and outcomes, modifying care as necessary.
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Maintaining compliance with all healthcare regulations and standards.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 2 years of recent experience in a general operating room setting.
- Experience in GYN, bariatrics, vascular, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Active RN license in the state of Maryland.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
- Flu vaccination and COVID vaccination are mandatory, with no declinations accepted.
- Previous travel nursing experience is preferred.
Additional Information
This role guarantees full-time hours with no weekend, holiday, or on-call responsibilities. The facility observes a cancellation policy wherein three shifts may be canceled during a thirteen-week period. Candidates are permitted to request time off equivalent to one week's hours within a specified time frame.
Facility Overview
The facility is a licensed bed institution located in a suburban area, providing both acute and sub-acute care. It handles a significant number of admissions and emergency visits annually, aiming to deliver a combination of community and higher-level medical services.
We look forward to reviewing your application for this rewarding opportunity to contribute to patient care in the operating room setting.