Operating Room Registered Nurse
Gardner, MA
Modern Healthcare Solutions
3x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position: Registered Nurse, Operating Room

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse for our Operating Room department. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures.

Essential Functions

• Conduct interactions with respect, courtesy, and friendliness to all individuals.
• Proactively offer assistance; if unable to help, locate someone who can.
• Advocate for patient privacy and confidentiality while promoting awareness.
• Maintain a clean and safe hospital environment.
• Respond promptly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff to minimize risk and injury.
• Comply with regulations to maintain necessary accreditation and licensure.
• Adhere to attendance and punctuality policies.
• Complete all mandatory requirements and training as specified.
• Report incidents in an effective and timely manner.
• Engage in hand hygiene practices actively for patient contact roles.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions and care plans.
• Deliver patient care in alignment with established standards and policies.
• Respect each patient’s individuality and foster their dignity and self-regard.
• Provide teaching for patients and families based on learning needs and readiness.
• Collaboratively prepare patients and families for discharge, incorporating necessary resources.
• Delegate and supervise nursing interventions responsibly.
• Prioritize patient care effectively, seeking help and reallocating resources as necessary.
• Document all pertinent data and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Provide thorough reports on patient care to healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Encourage professional development among colleagues and participate in educational programs.
• Identify patient safety risks and work on reducing potential healthcare errors.
• Address ethical concerns in patient care and devise plans for resolution.
• Administer medications and intravenous therapies safely according to physician's orders and protocols.
• Assess and reassess patients' pain levels and evaluate pain management effectiveness.
• Complete required documentation for medication reconciliation for physician review.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure patient safety during procedures.
• Maintain sterile fields and ensure the proper handling of sterile supplies and instruments.
• Verify patient identities and procedures prior to taking them to the operating room.
• Apply aseptic practices in preparation for surgical cases.
• Utilize body mechanics in the positioning and transferring of patients.
• Ensure compliance with perioperative standards during surgeries.
• Maintain accurate counts of sponges, needles, and instruments, notifying surgeons of results.
• Handle and label specimens according to established policies.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Minimum Work Experience

• Experience in Operating Room nursing is highly preferred.

Required Licenses

• Current RN license in Massachusetts.
• ACLS certification upon hire or must possess an active BLS card and obtain AHA ACLS within 60 days of hire.

Required Skills

• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude.

Shift Information

30-hour day, 3/10-hour days with a call rotation.

Holiday Coverage Required

No holidays required.

Minimum Years of Experience

Less than 1 year preferred.

Certifications/Requirements

The following certifications and requirements are preferred: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and various other nursing specialty certifications.