Operating Room Registered Nurse w​/Call

Sign‑On Bonus

Up to $25,000.00

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. He/She will provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients.

Incorporate 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.

• Associate’s Degree (Graduated from an approved school of nursing) – Required
• Bachelor’s Degree BSN – Preferred

• 2 years of operating room experience – Required
• 2 years’ experience in at least two of the following specialties:
  Neurosurgery, Ortho, Ortho‑Spine, General Surgery, Colorectal, ENT, Davinci Robotic, Kidney transplant.

• 1 year Pediatric OR experience – Preferred
• Successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National
• Excel in organizational skills, adapt to changes and complete assignments on time
• Best practices based on benchmarks and evidence
• 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.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn and apply new technology
• Adaptability: maintaining effectiveness during major changes in work responsibilities or environment
• Building partnerships: developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups
• Collaboration:
  
  working cooperatively with others to achieve team goals
• Communication: conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups, listening actively
• Diversity and Inclusion: sensitivity to cultural diversity, race, gender, and other differences; fostering a reflective work environment
• Decision making: identifying and understanding problems and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information; selecting best actions; demonstrating critical thinking in patient care and unit/system issues
• Managing relationships: building trust and encouraging two‑way communication
• Managing work: effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure efficient completion of work

• Registered Nurse in District of Columbia – Required
• Registered Nurse licensed in District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia, depending on location of practice – Required
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) – Required

Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) – Preferred

• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate intraoperative patient care plans.
• Serve as the communication liaison to patients, families, and operating team members.
• Prepare the operating room for the patient and the surgical procedure: assemble equipment, supplies, and implants; ensure equipment function and availability.
• Deliver perioperative patient and family‑centered care incorporating the nursing process while providing developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence‑based…