Registered Nurse - Operating Room

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality preoperative care, manage surgical instruments and equipment, and maintain a sterile environment. Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the smooth flow of surgical procedures.

Job Summary: As a Registered Nurse in the Pediatric Operating Room at our healthcare team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of surgical patients. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality preoperative care, manage surgical instruments and equipment, and maintain a sterile environment. Your expertise and attention to detail will be essential in facilitating successful surgical procedures.
Key Responsibilities:

• Preoperative Assessment: Conduct thorough preoperative assessments to ensure patients are prepared for surgery, addressing any concerns or medical history issues.
• Surgical Assistance: Assist surgeons during surgical procedures, including passing instruments, maintaining a sterile field, and providing necessary equipment and supplies.
• Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical experience, addressing any concerns or changes in the patient's condition promptly.
• Sterile Technique: Maintain a sterile environment in the operating room, including proper sterilization of instruments and adherence to infection control protocols.
• Patient Education: Provide patients and their families with preoperative and postoperative education to ensure understanding and compliance with care plans.
• Documentation: Accurately document all patient care activities, assessments, and interventions in accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the smooth flow of surgical procedures.
• Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to emergency situations during surgery, including code situations, while maintaining composure and following established protocols.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure proper functioning and availability of surgical equipment and instruments, reporting any malfunctions or deficiencies promptly.

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in state of practice
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR) preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an acute care pediatric operating room setting within last 5 years. 
• Strong understanding of surgical procedures and aseptic techniques
• American Heart Association BLS required as well as PALS and ACLS certifications required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives.

Alto Health Care Staffing is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or geographical laws.