Registered Nurse - PEDs OR; Operating Room

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respecting interdisciplinary roles, and contributing to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including assessment of age‑specific needs as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Education: Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.

Certification / Registration / License:

• Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
• Active registered nurse (RN) multi‑state compact and/or single‑state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services.
• Pediatrics OR and/or Operating Room experience required.
• Ability to float between inpatient and ambulatory surgical environments.

Experience: Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Time management, prioritization and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E‑mail, electronic records, digital platforms) in clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de‑escalation, if needed.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease; protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.

Preferred Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

Atrium Health Navicent is seeking an experienced Pediatrics OR Registered Nurse (RN) to support our Pediatric Operating Room in Macon, GA on a PRN basis. This is a shared position, with responsibilities in the Pediatric OR and the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) OR as needed, based on patient volume and operational needs.

Schedule:

PRN. Call Requirement: 1 weekend of call required. Shared Role:
Pediatric OR & Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) OR (as needed).

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, high‑quality perioperative nursing care for pediatric surgical patients.
• Function effectively as a circulating and/or scrub RN in the operating room.
• Support surgical cases in the Pediatric OR and assist in the ASC OR as needed.
• Participate in on‑call coverage (1 weekend of call required).
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain compliance with Atrium Health Navicent policies, procedures, and surgical safety standards.