RN | Operating Room | Orthopaedic Surgery Center; OSC

Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for ambulatory surgical and pain management patients, from simple to complex, with multi‑system issues in a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN uses knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan, assesses data reflective of the patient’s status, and interprets information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age‑specific needs.

The RN engages in caring relationships with patient families and significant others, works collaboratively with other health‑care workers, and uses sound judgment while performing nursing and medical interventions. The RN reports to the Director and/or Resource Nurse and may supervise Surgical Technologists and Patient Care Coordinators.

Associates Degree (A.D.) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited School of Nursing.

• BCSL and ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Current New Hampshire State Registered Nurse license required.

• Previous operating room (OR) experience required.

• Deliver care to patients effectively and safely according to facility policy.
• Teach the patient and/or significant other(s) about the plan of care and prepare them to manage their care after discharge.
• Manage the care of simple to complex multi‑system patients using time and resources efficiently.
• Administer medications effectively, efficaciously, and safely.
• Gather data through history taking and physical assessment, interpret data, and plan and implement interventions to meet patient care needs.
• Develop, evaluate, and revise patient’s plan of care and nursing actions in response to patient needs.
• Base nursing actions on purposeful, organized thought and sound clinical judgment and decision‑making.
• Participate and engage in center activities.
• Document care provided and patient’s progress toward desired outcomes.
• Direct and supervise others (nursing students, orientees, surgical technologists) in delegated nursing activities.
• Lead the health‑care team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Surgery Center is open Monday through Friday. No nights, weekends, holidays, or call.

• 4 10‑hour shifts per week.
• Staggered start times.

Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

The physical demands of this role include regular lifting, carrying, or pushing/pulling up to 20–50 pounds, frequent hearing and speaking, frequent bending and walking, occasional climbing, fine‑motor tasks, kneeling, reaching, sitting, squatting, and standing. Specific vision requirements are color vision, depth perception, far‑vision, near‑vision, and peripheral vision. The employee may encounter airborne pathogens, blood‑borne pathogens, bodily fluids, airborne contaminants, electrical shocks, moving mechanical parts, non‑weather‑related heat or cold, radiation, slippery surfaces, toxic or caustic chemicals, and variable weather conditions.

The noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.