Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our surgical team. This position is located in Idaho Falls, ID, and involves a commitment to providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Unit Information

• Number of ORs: 13
• Staffing:
  • 25 RNs
  • 29 CSTs
• Patient Ratios: Average of 50 hours of surgical time (patient in room) Monday through Friday, with varying weekend volumes.
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Meditech

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective patient care in the operating room setting.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure optimal outcomes for patients undergoing various surgical procedures.
• Maintain a sterile environment and adhere to AORN standards.
• Participate in the preparation and management of equipment for surgeries.
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • 3+ years of operating room experience.
  • Trauma experience.
  • Flexibility with shifts and call requirements.
  • Current RN license in Idaho.
  • BLS certification.
• Preferred:
  • CNOR certification.
  • Experience in burn, robotic, or neuro surgery.

Typical Procedures

• Burn care: wound debridement, skin grafting, dressing changes.
• Dental procedures: restorations and oral maxillofacial surgeries.
• ENT surgeries: tonsillectomies, parathyroidectomies, cochlear implants.
• Gastroenterology: EGD, colonoscopy.
• General surgeries: various surgical interventions.
• Gynecological surgeries: ablations, hysterectomies.
• Neurosurgery: spinal fusions, craniotomies.
• Open heart surgeries: CABG, femoropopliteal bypass.
• Orthopedic surgery: trauma care, joint replacements.
• Robotics: gynecological, general, and urology procedures.
• Urology procedures: cystoscopy, TURB, TURP.

Personal Attributes

• Open and outgoing personality.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Strong team player.
• Forward-thinking and adaptable.

Work Schedule

This position involves rotating weekend calls and necessitates flexibility to cover various shifts, including evenings and nights, to ensure appropriate staffing levels.

Dress Code

Professional attire in accordance with AORN standards is expected in the operating room.