What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Operating Room position at OrthoVirginia?
OrthoVirginia, Virginia's largest provider of expert orthopedic and therapy care, is currently seeking a full-time, experienced Registered Nurse to join our team! Along with a collaborative, team-oriented work environment, our outstanding employment package includes: competitive salaries, excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off (PTO), a generous 401k incentive plan, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and a company-wide wellness program.
Position Summary
The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides nursing care to the patient during the intraoperative phase, performs nursing activities in the operating room where the circulating nurse is the patient's advocate, and answers patient needs by assisting the physician and person responsible for anesthesia care.
Position Requirements
- Degree from an accredited school of nursing
- Current Nursing License
- CPR Certification
- At least 2 years' Operating Room experience required
- Orthopedic experience highly preferred
- Category I exposure to blood borne pathogens; frequent exposure to chemical hazards; may encounter radiation hazards
- Physical health sufficient to meet the ergonomic standards and demands of the position
