Registered Nurse Operating Room- Full Time at Cleveland Clinic summary:
As a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room, I deliver professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgical or invasive procedures. My responsibilities include performing scrub and circulating functions, monitoring patient conditions, and preparing operating rooms and instruments. I require critical thinking skills and a full range of motion to provide high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
Delivers professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Delivers professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.
- Performs scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
- Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
- Prepares operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
- BSN preferred.
Certifications:
- Current licensure as Registered Nurse (RN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).
- If performing moderate/procedural sedation must have Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) within 6 months of hire.
Complexity of Work:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of one year RN experience required or completion of Cleveland Clinic perioperative residency program.
Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
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Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Operating Room, Surgical Nursing, Patient Care, Healthcare, Clinical Skills, Scrub Nurse, Circulating Nurse, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support
