Job Description

This Operating Room Nurse position requires at least two years of experience and expertise in trauma, neuro, vascular, and orthopaedic surgical nursing. The role involves providing direct patient care in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment, requiring collaboration with the surgical team and adherence to strict protocols. On-call responsibilities are shared equally among staff, potentially involving nights, evenings, and weekends.

Location: Santa Rosa, California, United States

Responsibilities:

- Providing direct patient care in the Operating Room, specializing in trauma, neuro, vascular, and orthopaedic surgery.
- Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other surgical team members.
- Preparing and maintaining the surgical environment according to established protocols.
- Performing pre-operative and post-operative nursing duties.
- Monitoring patient vital signs and condition throughout the surgical procedure.
- Administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Documenting patient care accurately and completely in Epic.
- Participating in on-call rotation, which may include nights, evenings, and weekends.
- Floating between similar units within the Operating Room as needed.
- Assisting in emergency situations.

Required Skills & Certifications:

- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.
- Minimum of two years of experience in Operating Room nursing with a focus on trauma, neuro, vascular, and orthopaedic surgery.
- BLS certification.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Proficiency in clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning.
- Experience with Epic charting system.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Special Considerations:

- On-call requirement: Shared equally among staff every six weeks, potentially involving 6-8 shifts (including nights, evenings, and weekends).
- Variable start times: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, and occasionally 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM shifts.
- Floating between similar OR units is required.
- Block scheduling may be considered at the manager's discretion.

Scheduling:

- Variable start times (7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, and occasionally 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM).
- On-call rotation every six weeks (potentially 6-8 shifts, including nights, evenings, and weekends).
- Shift assignments are determined by the manager.

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