What are the responsibilities and job description for the OR Nurse position at Global Surgery Center?
We are looking for a competent Operating Room Nurse to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.
They need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of operation procedures and patient safety. Being compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession. The ideal candidate goes one step further by being a critical thinker, fast to act in emergencies.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients prior to surgery and alleviate their concerns
- Gather all supplies needed for the operation
- Assume responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized
- Position and prepare patient on operating table
- Pass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation
- Monitor patient’s vital signs to detect anomalies
- Evaluate patient in postoperative phases
- Adhere to safety standards and precautions
- Assume duties within or out of the sterile field as assigned
Requirements and skills
- Proven experience as operating room nurse (circulating and scrub)
- Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques
- Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions
- In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures
- Diploma in nursing and a valid license
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Per diem
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Medical specialties:
- Medical-Surgical
- Surgery
Physical setting:
- Ambulatory surgery center
- JCAHO accredited facility
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff and patients are required to adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines of the state of New Jersey, and so are required to have face masks on at all times within the facility. it is also highly recommended that they be vaccinated as well.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oradell, NJ 07649: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
- ICU: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45 - $55