Operating Room Registered Nurse

Overview

Portsmouth Surgery Center (ASC) is a multi-specialty facility providing advanced outpatient surgical care. Our mission is to deliver high-quality healthcare services across various medical specialties in a patient-centered and efficient manner. With a team of skilled professionals, we strive for excellence in clinical and operational performance.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse for our Operating Room team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in surgical nursing and demonstrate exceptional clinical skills in a fast-paced environment. As a vital member of our healthcare team, you will provide high-quality patient care, ensuring safety and comfort during surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess the health care needs of the patient and takes appropriate action by planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
• Determines care that is appropriate to the age of the patient with consideration to physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
• Renders advanced nursing care including the administration of medications and IV fluids.
• Utilizes equipment and technology to implement nursing interventions and patient care insuring safety and adherence to policy and procedure.
• Follows guidelines for obtaining, handling, and disposition of specimens.
• Adjusts the plan of care according to changes in the patient’s condition.
• Sets priorities and organizes work to deliver efficient patient care.
• Meets the learning needs of the patient through assessment, individualized instruction, and reassessment of understanding.
• Communicates plan of care to patient, family, and other health care members.
• Provides documentation in the medical record that reflects all aspects of care provided.
• Assumes charge responsibilities when necessary.
• Monitors and maintains sterile technique in the operating room.
• Assists the surgeon, anesthesiologist and maintain supplies for the surgical tech in the operating room.
• Utilizes knowledge pertaining to patient positioning and directs the process as necessary.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Incorporates Portsmouth Surgery Center standards to best serve quality patient care.
• Works in Central Service, decontaminating and sterilizing instruments as needed.
• Pulls cases for the next day, making sure items needed are there or the appropriate personnel is notified.
• Assists in Pre-op as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Quality Improvement:

• Participate in the monitoring activities of the quality assurance program.
• Complies with Policies and Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.
• Personal Development and Professionalism:
• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Attends in service, conferences and meetings as required
• Attends annual Safety and Competency education session
• Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, ACLS, and PALS, as offered by Portsmouth Surgery Center.
• Act in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of Portsmouth Surgery Center.
• Maintain patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Follow Portsmouth Surgery Center professional conduct and dress code policy.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians and their office staff, patients and employees.
• Assists with other responsibilities of Portsmouth Surgery Center as deemed necessary by management

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Previous experience in an Operating Room setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while demonstrating excellent communication skills.

Join our team and contribute to providing exceptional surgical care while advancing your nursing career!

Pay: From $48.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Work Location: In person