Operating Room Nurse: Experience 6 months - 1 year+ (ASC)

Operating Room Nurse:

Experience 6 months - 1 year+ (ASC) American Surgical Centers - 4.6 West Bloomfield Township, MI Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Qualifications Outpatient surgery experience Nursing Teamwork RN License BLS Certification OR experience Patient observation Full Job Description At American Surgical Group , we are redefining the future of ambulatory surgical care through strong physician partnerships, innovative outpatient centers, and a commitment to exceptional patient outcomes. Our teams are supported with a collaborative, healthy work environment focused on work-life balance, professional growth, and long-term success. Why join us? No weekends or on-call requirements 40 guaranteed hours for full-time employees Competitive benefits package Cross-training and advancement opportunities Supportive leadership and team culture Multiple locations across Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, and Ann Arbor Expanding with a new location coming soon to Troy, plus several future development projects underway If one location is not the right fit for you, we encourage you to connect with us about opportunities at our other centers. Join a growing organization where you can focus on patient care while building a rewarding career.

American Surgical Centers Specialties:

Pain Management and Urology Full-time and Part-time openings Receive a $500 bonus upon successfully completing your first 90 days with the company

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, performs specialized professional nursing duties in assisting surgeons in the operating room; acts as scrub or sterile nurse; sets up operating room according to type of operation; assists surgeon during operative procedures; transfers patient from operating room to recovery room; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for:

following and carrying out established center and operating room procedures; achieving some economies and/or preventing losses, through the proper handling and use of instruments, supplies and equipment; making regular contacts with surgeons, physicians, nurses and subordinate personnel in carrying out specialized duties. Nature of work requires sustained physical effort, including considerable standing and walking; considerable adeptness in the use of fingers and hands when assisting surgeon; exposure to some accident and injury hazards with intermittent exposure to several disagreeable elements inherent in operating room procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uses established techniques in preparing for and assisting with surgical procedures; provides and sets up necessary instruments, supplies and equipment for different types of operations, according to established routines and instructions of the surgeon.
• As scrub or sterile nurse, sets up operating room with instruments as specifically required for type of operation to be performed; arranges instruments and other articles in specified order on portable table immediately accessible to, the surgeon; anticipates surgeon's needs for instruments, sponges, sutures, suction tubes and other items and hands them to surgeon in most expeditious manner; maintains aseptic field.

• Observes patient during surgical procedure to detect possible complications and/or breaks in sterile technique; furnishes emergency equipment and supplies to prevent fatality.
• Manages contaminated instruments and supplies during operation procedures to prevent spread of infection,
• As circulating nurse, places patient in prescribed position to assure access to operative field; adjusts operating table and accessory equipment as may be required; prepares operative area and drapes patient or assists surgeon with draping,
• Observes progress of surgery; provides additional instruments, supplies or other items as needed; provides and regulates such fluids as blood, plasma, saline and glucose solutions, cardiac and respiratory stimulants to prevent fatalities during operation,
• After operation, may apply or assist in applying dressings, and transferring patient, from operating room to recovery room.
• Cleans or directs cleaning and sterilization of contaminated instruments, equipment and supplies; re-sterilizes unused supplies; cares for and stores delicate surgical instruments; cleans or assists in cleaning operating room areas and caring for and disposing of infectious and soiled linen after conclusion of each Operation

SKILLS & TRAINING

Requires thorough technical and working knowledge of: the various steps involved in different types of operations in order to anticipate surgeons, needs; correct methods of handling instruments and supplies; surgical instruments used in various surgical procedures, and the related proper setting up of the operating room; the importance of maintaining an aseptic field. Requires specialized skill and ability and mental and visual concentration when assisting surgeon during operative procedure. Requires possession of a valid certificate as a registered nurse issued by the state board of nursing examiners.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Surgery Physical Setting:

Outpatient Experience:

OR:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

RN License (Required) BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person