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Asa Healthcare Staffing

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Asa Healthcare Staffing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


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 roomsEnsure that the operating room runs smoothly and is stocked with all necessary surgical supplies and equipmentDevelop and implement care plans for surgical patientsAssist in the maintenance and storage of surgical equipmentEvaluate surgical patients prior to surgery and in postoperative phasesCommunicate 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 surgeryAlleviate patients concerns by answering questions and providing postoperative care instructionsAssist surgeon during procedures with duties such as passing medical equipment and monitoring patients vital signsPrepare patients for surgery by disinfecting their skin at the operation site and positioning them on the operating tableUpdate patient files and medical recordsAdhere to all relevant health and safety standards

Skills And Qualifications

In-depth knowledge of surgical operation proceduresHighly skilled at assessing patients prior to surgery and providing them with perioperative careExtensive knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniquesAbility to collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare professionalsSolid understanding of patient health and safety standardsExcellent organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in nursing and valid license relevant to country of employmentPrevious experience as a nurse providing perioperative care, or in a related roleCapacity for providing a high level of care under pressureA friendly personality with outstanding patient management skillsCool tempered with emotional staminaStrong understanding of patient safety

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

Shift: Day & Night