staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room - $38-53 per hour

George Washington University Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in WASHINGTON, Washington, DC.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Responsibilities

GW Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GW Hospital serves a diverse group of patients—from residents to our nation’s leaders. As an academic Level I Trauma Center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. US News and World Report has recognized GW Hospital as high performing in the specialties of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Stroke, COPD, Cardiac, Kidney, Lung Cancer.  GW Hospital is the only DC hospital awarded the LeapFrog B for quality and safety.  GW Hospital is growing, with plans to open a new hospital in 2024, along with free-standing emergency centers, urgent-care centers, and outpatient procedural care

centers.  www.gwhospital.com

The mission of George Washington University Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.  

Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse - Part Time - Evening Shift

Location: The George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC

Job Overview:

The George Washington University Hospital is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our esteemed surgical team. The Operating Room RN will effectively provide support through circulating (and if applicable, scrubbing) operative procedures. As an Operating Room RN, you will be a crucial member of the surgical team, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients throughout the perioperative process. The expectation is that safe, competent nursing care is provided for patients in accordance with GW policies, standards, and mission. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care and the candidate will always demonstrate Service Excellence standards. The ideal candidate will bring, extensive experience, strong clinical skills, and a deep commitment to delivering high-quality patient care in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the surgical team to prepare the operating room, ensuring all necessary supplies, instruments, implants, personnel, and equipment are available and/or sterile.
• Conduct pre-operative patient assessments, reviewing patients' medical history, verifying consent forms, and addressing any patient concerns.
• Ensure the operating room environment adheres to infection control protocols and safety standards.

• Serve as a circulator during surgical procedures, coordinating activities within the operating room and advocating for the patient's safety and well-being.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist in maintaining the sterile field.
• Communicate effectively with team members, including surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists, to ensure smooth workflow and patient safety.

• Provide detailed handoff reports to PACU nurses, conveying pertinent information about the surgical procedure and the patient's condition.
• Collaborate with post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) nurses to ensure a seamless transition of care.

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of all perioperative activities, including patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Proper handling and management of surgical specimens; Disposition to appropriate lab sector.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and professional standards of practice.

• Advocate for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring their dignity and confidentiality are respected.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families, addressing any concerns or questions they may have.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the enhancement of patient care processes and outcomes.
• Stay up to date on the latest advancements and best practices in perioperative nursing through continuous education and professional development activities.
• Complete required healthcare modules and participate in annual competency skills training

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate a proven track record of commitment, with the ability to sustain employment for a minimum of two years. This requirement underscores our dedication to fostering long-term relationships with our team members and ensuring stability within our organization.

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or enrollment in BSN program with in two years.
• Current, unrestricted RN license in the District of Columbia.
• Minimum of two of experience working as an Operating Room Circulator RN in a hospital or surgery center setting.
• CNOR certification is highly desirable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of surgical procedures, protocols, and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-stress environment and make critical decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, insurance and prescription drug plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Continuing education and growth and development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

George Washington University Hospital Job ID #1269-232498. Posted job title: rn- operating room- evening shift (part time)

About George Washington University Hospital

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Sign-On bonus