OR Registered Nurse

Are you a skilled and compassionate Operating Room Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic surgical environment? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our surgical team and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care.

At the Summit, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art surgical services in a patient-centered setting. As an OR Nurse, you will work alongside top surgeons and surgical teams, ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and care throughout the surgical process.

• Patient Assessment:
  Conduct preoperative assessments, review patient histories, and verify necessary documentation and consent.
• Operating Room Preparation:
  Ensure the operating room is properly set up, including arranging surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Patient Positioning:
  Assist with positioning the patient safely and comfortably on the operating table.
• Sterile Environment Maintenance:
  Monitor and maintain a sterile field, ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
• Intraoperative Support:
  Provide support to the surgical team by managing the flow of the procedure, documenting operative details, and responding to the needs of the surgical team.
• Supply Management:
  Ensure availability of necessary supplies and equipment, anticipating the needs of the surgical team.
• Patient Advocacy:
  Act as a patient advocate, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the surgical procedure.
• Communication:
  Coordinate and communicate with the surgical team, anesthesia team, and other healthcare professionals.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including surgical notes, times, counts, and specimens.
• Postoperative Care:
  Assist with the transfer of patients to the recovery room and provide postoperative instructions as needed.
• Compliance:
  Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulations, as well as state and federal guidelines.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure:
  Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kansas.
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in the operating room or perioperative setting preferred.
• Certifications:
  
  BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification preferred.
• Skills:
  
  Strong clinical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a high-stress environment.

• Ability to lift and move patients and surgical equipment as necessary.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Ability to handle physical and emotional stress.