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RN Registered Nurse Operating Room

Beebe Healthcare


Job Location:

Lewes, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 31 August 2026 (18 days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Why Beebe

Become part of the Beebe teaman inclusive missiondriven organization located in a vibrant coastal community. At Beebe youll build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our patients. Join a team committed to excellence collaboration and compassionate care and experience the fulfillment that comes from supporting a community that trusts and values the work you do every day.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical dental vision and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:

  • Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
  • Tuition Assistance up to $5000
  • Paid Time Off
  • Long Term Sick accrual
  • Employer Contribution Plan
  • Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
  • Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
  • College Bound 529 Savings Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Beebe Perks via WorkAdvantage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
Overview

Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for perioperative excellence Join our surgical team as an Operating Room RN where your clinical skills attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment contribute directly to exceptional patient this vital role you will combine advanced perioperative knowledge with strong criticalthinking abilities to ensure the safe efficient and compassionate delivery of surgical care.

As an integral member of the surgical team you will support patients throughout the intraoperative process uphold the highest standards of aseptic technique collaborate seamlessly with surgeons and anesthesia providers and ensure every detail is executed with precision. This role is ideal for an RN who values teamwork technical mastery and making a meaningful impact on patient care every day.

Responsibilities

Aseptic Technique & Surgical Support

  • Demonstrate full competency in scrub and surgical routines including proper scrub gowning and gloving techniques for self surgeons and assistants.
  • Monitor aseptic practices continuously in all assigned roles (scrub circulator assistant).
  • Anticipate surgeon needs and recognize procedural sequences across all surgical specialties.
  • Pass instruments accurately and efficiently ensuring full readiness for all assigned procedures.

Sterilization & Equipment Management

  • Follow established protocols for autoclaves and Steris units including performance of required daily ATests and biological tests.
  • Perform proper care handling and assembly of instruments for reprocessing.
  • Complete thorough documentation of all flash and Steris cycles according to protocol.
  • Maintain accountability for the safe handling appropriate use and preservation of department supplies instruments and equipment.

Perioperative Nursing Process

  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments collecting and communicating all relevant intraoperative data.
  • Develop individualized intraoperative care plans based on patient needs and surgical requirements.
  • Provide direct patient care to support physical and psychological wellbeing during surgery.
  • Continuously evaluate patient responses and adjust the nursing care plan to achieve optimal outcomes.

Clinical Knowledge & Documentation

  • Demonstrate strong theoretical and practical knowledge of perioperative nursing understanding both the how and why of surgical practices.
  • Ensure complete accurate and timely documentation of all intraoperative nursing care.

Patient Safety & Positioning

  • Apply expertise in proper intraoperative positioning to prevent nerve injury pressurerelated skin breakdown and other complications.
  • Follow universal skin care precautions to promote patient safety and comfort.

Surgical Counts & Preference Management

  • Assist with accurate completion of sponge sharps instrument and miscellaneous item counts per policy.
  • Collaborate with Resource RNs and PCCs to maintain uptodate surgeon preference sheets.

Critical Thinking & Time Management

  • Display effective prioritization criticalthinking and timemanagement skills across all perioperative activities.
  • Maintain precision in patient charging costeffective supply usage and transmission of required data for billing accuracy.

Turnover & Efficiency

  • Contribute to efficient room turnover by being readily available and maintaining ongoing communication with the OR Desk Charge RN and PCCs.
  • Assist with containment of body fluid spills gross cleanup and preparation of the operating room between procedures.
  • Prioritize case completion and room setup steps to support smooth timely surgical workflow.
Qualifications
  • Strong clinical judgment communication skills and commitment to patient-centered care
  • Prefer minimum of 1-year recent perioperative experience.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Credentials
  • RN - Registered Nurse
  • BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
Education
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing school
Entry
USD $36.20/Hr.
Max
USD $59.73/Hr.

Required Experience:

IC


About Company

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Beebe Healthcare is a not-for-profit community healthcare system. We offer quality care, close to home for residents and visitors of Sussex County, DE.

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