Operating Room Registered Nurse
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Job Location:
Altoona, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 02/26/2026
Job Summary:
The Operating Room RN is responsible for managing all nursing care within the operating room observing the surgical team from a broad perspective and assisting the team to create and maintain a safe comfortable environment for the patients surgery. The circulating nurse ensures that all members of the surgical team perform in a united effort. During surgery most patients are anesthetized or sedated and are powerless to make decisions on their own behalf. By employing critical thinking assessment diagnosing outcome identification planning and evaluation skills RN circulators direct the nursing care and coordinate activities of the surgical team for the benefit of the patient whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are compromised by the procedure. These critical nursing functions of the RN circulator are not delegable in the operating room.
Hours:
- .9 FTE - 36 Hours Per Week
- 12-Hour Shifts
Essential Job Functions:
Plans and directs all nursing care for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures
Provides high quality nursing care through patient assessment diagnosis outcome identification planning implementation and evaluation
The circulating RN is an advocate for the patients safety during surgery
The circulating RN serves the well-being of the patient as well as the success of the surgical team by performing as the active observer vigilantly watching for any unforeseen or unintended event that might compromise the patient during the surgery
The RNs knowledge observation and assessment skills combined with the ability to anticipate needs are invaluable to the successful performance of the operating room and are crucial components of the coordinated decision-making process that defends the patients well-being throughout the procedure
The RN exhibits accuracy in recording interpreting and responding to a continuous stream of data and serves as the guardian of the patients well-being by utilizing critical thinking skills
Performs a surgical site identification and surgical time-out on every patient
Prepares administers and records prescribed medications
Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
Records all care information concisely accurately and completely in a timely manner in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
Preps the operating room for the procedure
Assists in positioning and responding to the comfort and safety of the patient
Provides for accurate care and handling of specimens
Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis
Observes checks and monitors all equipment used during surgery to confirm that they are running smoothly and removes any malfunctioning equipment from service and reports it in the appropriate manner
Inventories all items both pre and post- surgery
Reports all occurrences in a timely manner
Regular and prompt work-site attendance
Performs other duties as they are assigned
Qualifications Knowledge & Ability:
Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
Current RN licensure in the State of Wisconsin
BLS certification is required upon hire
Must be able to achieve ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hire
Ability to relate and work effectively with others
Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement
Previous operating room experience is preferred
Is aware of professional nursing standards and performs in accordance with them
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Company paid life insurance
- Free scrubs with laundry service
- Free meals
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness reimbursement
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color creed sex religion marital status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition parental status sexual orientation veteran status genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation benefits training promotions transfers layoffs our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review theKnow Your Rightsnotice from the Department of Labor.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Surgery Partners, a leading operator of surgical facilities and ancillary services, provides healthcare experiences between providers and patients.
