Operating Room Nurse Joint OR PRN

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is seeking an Operating Room Nurse for a Joint OR PRN position. In this role, you will provide perioperative nursing care in a collaborative surgical environment at a 740+ bed comprehensive medical center with specialized programs including heart and vascular, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, and advanced joint replacement services.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery and provide patient and family education about the procedure and perioperative process
• Prepare patients for surgery, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification protocols including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols according to hospital policy
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Function as an integral member of the interdisciplinary surgical team including providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists
• Apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and thoroughly document changes in patient condition and care provided
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures

Schedule

• Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for schedule predictability
• On-call is required during select non-business hours

Clinical Setting

• Collaborative culture of mutual respect among all surgical staff
• Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices, and patient positioning
• Rounding with unit leaders including charge nurses to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma
• OR circulating experience required
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships
• Fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, and supplemental health protection plans
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.