Operating Room RN Job Description
Operating room RN
provides technical services, assists in operating room and provides care for the adolescent, adult and geriatric patient under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
Operating Room RN Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Collaborates with staff on specific patient and surgeon needs for procedures
Assists with the preparation of the operating room for surgical procedures and efficiently assists the surgeon during the procedure
Administers patient medications, coordinates treatments and procedures in a safe, effective and age appropriate manner
Utilize the nursing process to coordinate and provide patient care as circulator or scrub in the operating room
Demonstrate an ability to handle emergency situations
Collaborate with other health care team members regarding specific patient and surgeon needs for a procedure
Work closely with all peri-operative team members (surgeon, anesthesia provider, scrub tech) in patient preparation for surgery
Respond appropriately to accommodate needs of team members
May precept student nurses and new hires
Assess knowledge level of patient or designated support person and provide education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain management, wound management, and expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure
Operating Room RN Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Operating Room RN
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, ACLS, CNOR, PALS, AORN, AHA
Education for Operating Room RN
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the operating room RN job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Nursing, Science, Education, Associate Degrees, Graduate, Nursing Program, School of Nursing, Associates, Department of Education, Nursing Education
Skills for Operating Room RN
Desired skills for operating room RN include:
Adolescent
Adult and geriatric patient
Hospital policies and procedures specific to operating room nurse
Procedures
Equipment and supplies for
Developmental needs of the pediatric
Development needs of the pediatric
Surgical procedures and principles of sterile techniques
Performs technical duties and responsibilities for the registered nurse in area of assignment
Adult and geriatric patients
Desired experience for operating room RN includes:
Candidate must have 2+yrs of experience in an Acute Care hospital
Candidate must have 5+yrs of OR experience
Must be able to be in charge
12 months acute care experience working with the patient population similar to department of hire or completion of the specialty residency at St
Current Maine RN license or eligible to obtain Current Maine RN license or eligible to obtain
Minimum of one year of Operating Room experience required, with two years preferred
Operating Room RN Examples
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Operating Room RN Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of operating room RN. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for operating room RN
- Adheres to all facility policies and procedures when providing patient care Demonstrates continued competence in assessing, treating, and caring for individuals based upon age-specific needs utilizing a developmental perspective
- Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician to include, but not limited to, medication administration, intravenous fluids, treatments and maintains those measures taken which are ongoing in nature
- Participates in the development, updating and evaluation of standards of care and quality improvement monitoring
- Collaborate with other health care professionals and service providers to ensure optimal patient care in the Operating Room or designated area
- Completes required documentation in a timely manner
- Adheres to VHA directives and AORN Practice Guidelines
- Provides direct patient care according to nursing and medical plan of care and within scope of practice
- Coordinates and provides patient care as circulator or scrub in the operating room
- Involves patient and family or significant others in plan of care, using population-specific criteria
- Performs circulating functions before surgery, including preparing the operating environment, orienting and assessing the patient, and reviewing patient’s medical record and surgeon’s notes to ensure all pre-requisites and preferences are net
Qualifications for operating room RN
- Minimum two (2) years OR and/or PACU experience required
- One (1) year experience in pediatric and/or adult intensive care as an RN preferred
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing for new graduates
- Please review additional job requirements based on unit section for additional certification requirements
- Prefer (1) years experience in surgery
- Twelve (12) months acute care experience working with the patient population similar to department of hire or completion of the specialty residency located at that facility required (OR nursing experience)
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Operating Room RN Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of operating room RN. 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 operating room RN
- Adheres to all facility policies and procedures when providing patient care.Utilizes nursing care standards when planning and implementing patient care
- Implement nursing actions in transferring the patient according to plan of care
- Participate in patient/family teaching
- Administer drugs and solutions as prescribed
- Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care
- Attend department staff meetings, and educational opportunities
- Responsible for other tasks such as picking supplies for cases, turning over rooms, stocking, , as assigned by the Director of Nursing
- Exemplifies our organization’s values of Clinical Quality, Integrity, Service Excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement
- Implementation of care is demonstrated through verbalization and demonstration of consistent use of and compliance with written protocols such as pain, conscious sedation, skin, restraint, and abuse
- Administers medications and IV therapy safely and according to procedure
Qualifications for operating room RN
- This position requires circulating and scrub experience
- Compassionate team members and leadership that foster an environment apt for you to learn and thrive as a nurse
- Minimum 1 year previous acute care experience preferred
- 1-3 years of OR nursing experience required
- Previous circulating experience preferred, if no previous circulating experience, at least two (2) years previous Critical Care or Emergency Center experience
- License to practice in the State of Utah
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Operating Room RN Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an operating room RN. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for operating room RN
- Engage in Professito the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the Nursing Social Policy Statement, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards
- Lead and coordinates team, appropriately delegates, coordinates care and collaborates with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge
- One year of RN experience in an OR is preferred
- Performs operating room functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure
- One year OR experience is preferred
- Understands the Mission Statement of Providence Holy Cross Surgery Center and carries out that Mission
- Cares for terminally ill patient and family
- Assists Anesthesiologist per protocol
- Performs cardiovascular assessment
- Performs neurological assessment
Qualifications for operating room RN
- PALS and BLS certifications required
- Pediatric and/or orthopedic experience preferred
- Current BLS certification upon hire
- One year recent OR RN circulating experience in a multispecialty setting
- Completion of a Fairview Sponsored Peri-op 101 course or2 years of experience as a certified surgical technologist may be used in lieu of the experience requirement
- Minimum of 1 year OR RN experience, or completion of an approved Periop 101 program, or 2 years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist
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Operating Room RN Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of operating room RN. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for operating room RN
- Supervises the control and maintenance of drugs, inventory of pyxis
- The Operating Room RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of patients throughout surgical intervention
- Meets or exceeds all LMC requirements for attendance and service expectations
- Completes yearly safety training and other mandatory classes
- Complies with all annual employee health requirements
- Earns a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education annually within specialty
- 48 hours in two weeks
- Day/Eveningt Shifts (typically Sunday- Thursday), 8 hours
- Includes rotation of weekends and holidays
- May include some call hours, they are part of the work agreement for RN's in the Fairview Southdale Operating Suites
Qualifications for operating room RN
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing - ADN/BSN
- Minimum 1-3 years OR/Surgical experience
- Associates degree in nursing from an accredited required, a bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
- Current RN licensure in the state of Illinois required
- Minimum one year of nursing experience in acute OR setting
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred
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Operating Room RN Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an operating room RN. 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 operating room RN
- AORN and/or CNOR certification preferred
- One year of operating room experience preferred
- LA RN license required
- Must be PALS certified within one year of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and any relevant certification as determined at position level
- Registered Nurse license in the state of Kentucky
Qualifications for operating room RN
- MN RN license by start date
- Must have current computer skills
- OR RN work experience, or completion in the Periop 101 program/course , or RN new graduate who has completed their OR internship at Fairview or has 2 years of work experience as a surgical technologist
- OR Nursing experience required
- Previous circulating experience in Main OR setting required
- At least 3 years of Operating Room (OR) circulating and/or scrubbing experience