Operating Room Nuse Joint Replacement OR

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is seeking an Operating Room Nurse specializing in Joint Replacement procedures. In this role, you will provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care to orthopedic surgical patients, working as an integral member of the surgical team in a 740+ bed comprehensive medical center with an Advanced Joint Replacement Institute.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery and provide patient and family education about the procedure and perioperative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, 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

Clinical Setting

You will work in a state-of-the-art operating room environment with continuous investment in surgical instruments, devices, and patient positioning equipment to support patient safety and workflow efficiency. The facility includes the TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute.

Schedule

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

Required Qualifications

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

Work Environment

You will work in a culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff. The facility emphasizes rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement. Your input is valued through both open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager and more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives.

Benefits

TriStar Centennial Medical Center offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:

• 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
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships
• Partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.