Registered Nurse; RN- Operating Room

Summary:

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) is a member of the Nursing Dept. The OR RN has responsibility and accountability for nursing care of the surgical patient utilizing hospital policies, guidelines and AORN standards to provide care that is safety focused. The OR RN manages intraoperative care for the patient by application of the nursing process utilizing independent judgment, critical thinking skills, collaboration and communication with all team members involved in the intraoperative phase of care including surgeons, surgical assistants, anesthesia team members as well as ancillary and support services.

The OR RN develops a plan of care for each patient based on individual needs as well as surgeon specific needs according to the resource maps. The OR RN continually monitors and assesses each patient as dictated by AORN standards of care and evaluates patient response to surgical intervention and, as needed, revises the plan of care. The OR RN recognizes and immediately responds to complications, or emergencies during the course of the surgery.

The OR RN reports directly to the Clinical Manager of Surgical Services, or the Executive Director in his/her absence. The OR RN ensures that all services are delivered in accordance with the mission statement and SPIRIT values of Carroll Hospital Center.

Experience:
Required:

• One year of hospital nursing.

Education:
Required:

• Nursing Degree

Licensures &

Certifications:

Required:

• Registered Nurse License
  - Current Maryland license or eligibility to obtain Maryland license
• Basic Life Support

Pay Range: $37.15 to $58.33 Based On Experience

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support

403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certificates

Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking

About Carroll Hospital

Carroll Hospital in Westminster, Maryland, is a full-service community hospital proudly serving the residents of Carroll County and the surrounding region. As part of Life Bridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems
- Carroll delivers personalized, high-quality care in a welcoming community setting, with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

About Life Bridge Health

Life Bridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve."

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

Life Bridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. Life Bridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.