OR NURSE

Responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients throughout the perioperative process, including patient assessment, preparation for surgery, monitoring, and coordination of care. Ensures patient safety, maintains aseptic technique, supervises assigned personnel, and collaborates with physicians and anesthesia providers to support safe and efficient surgical procedures. Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment. Current BLS and ACLS certifications required. PALS certification preferred. Minimum of two years of OR nursing experience preferred.

As an OR Nurse at our facility, you will play an important role in providing safe, high-quality nursing care throughout the surgical process. You will be responsible for assessing patients, preparing them for procedures, monitoring their condition, and coordinating care with physicians, anesthesia providers, and other members of the surgical team. Working closely with the surgical team, you will help ensure patient safety, maintain established nursing standards, and support the smooth operation of the surgical department.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Prepares the operating room by checking equipment, gathering instruments and supplies, and ensuring everything is ready for the scheduled procedure.
• Opens surgical cases and prepares instruments and supplies while maintaining strict sterile and aseptic techniques.
• Assists the surgical team during procedures by providing instruments, maintaining a sterile field, and keeping instruments clean and organized.
• Assists the physician with gowning, gloving, and draping the operative field.
• Performs accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts in conjunction with the Registered Nurse.
• Assists with patient positioning and transferring patients to and from the operating table.
• Applies dressings as directed by the physician and transports specimens and cultures to the laboratory as needed.
• Cleans and prepares the operating room between procedures and at the beginning and end of the day.
• Transports soiled instruments for reprocessing and prepares the utility room for proper instrument handling.
• Inspects equipment and instruments for proper functioning and reports malfunctions to the Manager.
• Monitors surgical supplies, checks expiration dates, and rotates stock according to hospital policies and procedures.

Qualifications

To join our team, you’ll need the following qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing).
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.
• Minimum of two years of operating room nursing experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Ability to work effectively with physicians, nurses, anesthesia providers, and other members of the surgical team in a fast-paced environment.

Company Information

Why Work With Us?

At Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital, we’re committed to excellence in patient care and in cultivating a collaborative, supportive work environment for our staff. Our facility is located in a friendly, community-focused area near New Orleans, offering both professional and personal growth opportunities.