Operating Room, Registered Nurse – Hartsville, SC
$62,500 - $99,840
Qualifications
Valid RN license
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Previous experience in perioperative nursing
Current BLS and ACLS certification
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge of surgical and anesthesia procedures
Ability to maintain composure in emergency situations
Commitment to patient safety and advocacy
Proficiency in using electronic medical records systems
Willingness to pursue continuing education and professional development
Strict adherence to ethical and professional standards
Skills: nursing care, anesthesia procedures, teamwork, electronic medical records systems, patient care, surgical setting, communication, interpersonal abilities, operating room, skills, critical thinking, surgeons, clinical assessment, surgical procedures, anaesthesiologists, surgical technologists
Responsibilities
The Operating Room RN plays a critical role in ensuring optimal patient care and safety in the operating room
They are responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care of patients within the surgical setting
Operating Room RNs collaborate closely with surgeons, anaesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to provide high-quality, personalized care to each patient
Assessing patients' condition before, during, and after surgeries
Preparing the operating room and ensuring all equipment is functioning properly
Assisting the surgical team during procedures
Monitoring patients' vital signs
Administering medications
Documenting all aspects of patient care
Coordinating patient care with other members of the surgical team
Providing education and support to patients and their families
Participating in emergency response and crisis management
Ensuring adherence to infection control protocols
Collaborating in interdisciplinary team meetings
Participating in quality improvement initiatives
Adhering to professional, ethical, and legal standards