Operating Room, Registered Nurse

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

The Operating Room RN will assist in providing high quality care during the pre-op and intra-op phase of the patient’s visit.  

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:   
• Assist in the organization and daily function of the operating room; 
• Plan, implement, and assist in the oversight of patient care; 
• Circulate and scrub cases, as assigned; 
• Accurately document care given according to center policies and procedures; 
• Maintain high safety standards for both patients and other staff; 
• Monitor stock levels, supplies, and equipment needs; 
• Other responsibilities as needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential functions:   

• Current NYS RN License; 
• BCLS required; 
• ACLS/PALS preferred; 
• Minimum one year as an OR nurse, two or more years preferred with scrub and circulating experience; 
• Excellent communication and customer service skills 

OTHER INFORMATION 

• This is an “in office” position in a safe work environment  
• Ability to travel to various OrthoNY locations if needed. Reliable transportation is essential. 
• Schedules are Monday-Friday; no weekends, holidays or on-call