Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Job description
Operating Room (OR) Nurse
Part-time, Thursday and Friday

Summary:
Part-time Operating Room (OR) Nurse needed for busy ambulatory surgery center located in Lanham, MD.    Two days per week, Thursday and Friday – 10-hour days.

About the Role:
As an Operating Room Nurse, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and comfort of patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care. Your main goal will be to maintain a sterile environment and prevent infection while assisting with surgical procedures. You will also be responsible for monitoring patients' vital signs and administering medications as needed.
 
Minimum Qualifications:

• Active nursing license in the state of employment.
• At least 2 years of experience as an Operating Room Nurse.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures and patient care best practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certification in Operating Room Nursing (CNOR).
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Experience with robotic surgical systems.
• Experience with minimally invasive surgical procedures.

 
Responsibilities:

• Prepare patients for surgery by cleaning and disinfecting incision sites, positioning patients on the operating table, and covering them with sterile surgical drapes.
• Assist surgeons during procedures by passing instruments, holding retractors, and cutting sutures.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and alert the surgical team to any changes or concerns.
• Administer medications and fluids as directed by the surgical team.
• Clean and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment after each procedure.

 
Skills:
As an Operating Room Nurse, you will use your knowledge of surgical procedures and patient care best practices to provide high-quality care to patients. You will need to be able to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor. You will also need excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with the surgical team and other healthcare professionals. Additionally, you will use your critical thinking and problem-solving skills to anticipate and respond to the needs of patients and the surgical team.

Job Tags

Part time, Flexible hours, 2 days per week

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