Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Role: The RN Clinical Periop Nurse is a vital member of the interdisciplinary surgical team, providing high-quality, safe patient care in the operating room environment.

Responsibilities

• Performing the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—using evidence-based practices.
• Delivering patient-centered care tailored to individual needs and cultural diversity.
• Partnering with patients and families through effective communication, education, and updates.
• Coordinating and documenting safe, quality care across the care continuum.
• Collaborating with team members, supporting performance improvement, and participating in shared governance.
• Promoting evidence-based practice, nursing research, and professional development.
• Supporting resource efficiency, protocol development, and adherence to organizational policies and standards.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of direct patient care nursing experience.
• Associates or Diploma in Nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current RN license (single or multi-state compact).
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Strong critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
  
  

Key Duties: Providing individualized perioperative nursing care, ensuring patient safety, participating in quality and performance improvement initiatives, mentoring colleagues, and adhering to regulatory and organizational standards.