Operating Room Registered Nurse

Overview

Operating Room Registered Nurse 7:00a - 5:30p - ( 250001ZF )

Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus.

The Operating Room Nurse provides patient care in a surgical setting in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors and manages the patient and operative environment during surgery to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.

All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children’s National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children’s National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community  RN is an independent practitioner who functions as an identified resource to staff in a patient care area.

The RN will provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. Incorporates all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of patient care. Will deal successfully with complex clinical problems. Conduct quick assessment of patients and handle emergency situations appropriately. Demonstrate evidence based practice through participation in unit projects and activities.

Minimum Education

• Associate's Degree graduated from an approved school of nursing. (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree BSN (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience

• 2 years. At least 2 years of operating room experience required. (Required)
• 2 years experience in at least two of the following specialties:
  Neurosurgery, Ortho, Ortho-Spine, General Surgery, Colorectal, ENT, Davinci Robotic, Kidney transplant. (Required)
• 1 year Pediatric OR experience preferred (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National. Excel in organizational skills, adjust for changes and be able to complete assignment on time. Care will incorporate best practices based on benchmarks and evidence within the literature.
• Maintain proficiency in at least three or more of the following services:
  General Surgery, Colorectal, Kidney Transplant, ENT, Ortho/Ortho-spine, Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery, Urology/Davinci-Robotic, Plastic, Oral Maxillofacial, GI.
• Knowledge of basic computer skill and ability to learn and apply new technology and skills.
• Adaptability, Building Partnerships, Collaboration, Communication, Diversity and Inclusion, Decision Making, Managing Relationships, Managing Work.
• Required licensure/certifications:
  Registered Nurse in District of Columbia; BLS for Healthcare Provider; CNOR preferred.

• Registered Nurse in District of Columbia or Maryland or Virginia dependent upon location of practice. (Required)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
• Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) (Preferred)

Functions as an Operating Room Nurse

• Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate intraoperative patient care plans.

• Serves as the communication liaison to patients, families, and members of the operating team.

• Prepares the operation room for the patient and the surgical procedure. Assembles equipment, supplies and implants, and ensures equipment is functional, and supplies and implants are available.

• Delivers perioperative patient and family centered care incorporating the nursing process while providing developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence based care.

• Utilizes outcome data at the patient level to make care decisions.

• Participates in the quality improvement activities and uses quality measures to understand individual and unit performance.

• Provides direct guidance and oversight of the orientee in all patient care and clinical activities and ensures that those behaviors adhere to documentation standards, standards of care, and policies and procedures.

• Participates in unit shared governance initiatives…