ASA Healthcare Staffing is looking for an operating room nurse to join our surgical team and assist surgeons during operations and other medical procedures. The successful candidate will oversee the safe, effective, and efficient care of patients in the operating room by sterilizing equipment, preparing rooms, and assessing patients before and after surgery. They will also assist the surgeon during the procedure. The operating room nurse should be a strong communicator with a friendly personality, and have the ability and physical stamina to provide a high level of care under pressure.

Objectives of this role

Provide patients with perioperative care in procedure, operating, and recovery rooms

Ensure that the operating room runs smoothly and is stocked with all necessary surgical supplies and equipment

Develop and implement care plans for surgical patients

Assist in the maintenance and storage of surgical equipment

Evaluate surgical patients prior to surgery and in postoperative phases

Communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of postoperative care

Responsibilities

Apply aseptic and sterile techniques to medical instruments and equipment before, during, and after surgery

Alleviate patients concerns by answering questions and providing postoperative care instructions

Assist surgeon during procedures with duties such as passing medical equipment and monitoring patients vital signs

Prepare patients for surgery by disinfecting their skin at the operation site and positioning them on the operating table

Update patient files and medical records

Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards

Skills and qualifications

In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures

Highly skilled at assessing patients prior to surgery and providing them with perioperative care

Extensive knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques

Ability to collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare professionals

Solid understanding of patient health and safety standards

Excellent organizational skills

Preferred qualifications

Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in nursing and valid license relevant to country of employment

Previous experience as a nurse providing perioperative care, or in a related role

Capacity for providing a high level of care under pressure

A friendly personality with outstanding patient management skills

Cool tempered with emotional stamina

Strong understanding of patient safety

Pay: $2400 but the total was depending on 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts

Shift: Day & Night