Operating Room Registered Nurse @ New England Baptist Hospital
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Overview
When you join the growing BILH team at New England Baptist Hospital, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Operating Room Registered Nurse is responsible for directing perioperative nursing care in the OR suite and ensuring safe, efficient, and effective patient care.
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse in the Operating Room is skilled in perioperative nursing principles. This role involves directing nursing care within the OR, delegating tasks to non-professional staff, and collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other personnel to ensure that patient care meets safety and quality standards.
Principal Duties and Essential Functions
- Assess patient needs and establish care plans.
- Implement preoperative checklists and direct patient flow.
- Assist surgeons and anesthesiologists as needed.
- Supervise non-professional staff and ensure a sterile environment.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
- Adhere to infection control and safety standards.
- Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and orientation of new employees.
- Identify process improvement opportunities for patient safety.
Education and Experience
High School Graduate or Equivalent with an Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree is preferred. A valid MA RN license is required along with Basic Life Support Certification. CNOR/ASPAN certification is preferred. A minimum of one year of scrub and circulating OR experience is required, demonstrating the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Professional Expectations
Provide leadership, maintain a collaborative work environment, and keep current with nursing trends. Ensure compliance with policies, safety and quality standards, and contribute to an environment that meets patients' cultural, spiritual, and ethnic needs.
Key skills/competency
- perioperative
- registered nurse
- OR
- patient care
- sterile technique
- infection control
- documentation
- leadership
- teamwork
- safety
How to Get Hired at New England Baptist Hospital
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight perioperative and nursing experience.
- Research New England Baptist Hospital: Understand their mission and values.
- Emphasize certifications: Include RN license and BLS credential.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice situational and technical questions.
- Showcase teamwork: Provide examples from OR experience.