Operating Room Nurse

Excelsior Orthopaedics Group • Amherst, NY • 4d ago

Job Summary

Provide direct care for patients before, during, and after surgery and/or surgical procedures. Role also includes responsibilities such as patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse.

Duties and Responsibilities

Demonstrate our core values of being patient centered, team focused, service driven, accountable, and innovative every day.

Conduct thorough preoperative assessments of patients, including reviewing medical histories, allergies, and verifying consent.

Ensure that patients are properly positioned, sterilely draped, and receive appropriate surgical site verification in collaboration with the surgical team.

Prepare and maintain surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for each procedure, ensuring sterility and functionality.

Maintain accurate and comprehensive surgical records, including documentation of medications, procedures, and patient responses.

Facilitate effective communication among surgical team members, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists, to ensure a smooth and safe surgical experience.

Act as the patient's advocate during surgery, monitoring their safety, comfort, and adherence to infection control protocols.

Be prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, such as equipment malfunctions, changes in patient status, or other unforeseen events.

Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations, standards, and best practices.

Stay updated on the latest advancements in surgical techniques, equipment, and best practices through ongoing training and education.

Evolve in your role when performing supplemental responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements and Qualifications

Current NYS Registered Nurse license.

Minimum one year Orthopedic Nursing experience or related Rehabilitation Nursing experience required.

Basic Life Support certification required.

EMR experience required, MEDENT preferred.

Computer skills required with minimum proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Physical Demands

Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Corrected vision and hearing within normal range to observe and communicate with patients, providers, and staff.

Frequent reaching, stooping, squatting, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Extensive standing and walking required.

Occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Position requires full range of body motion including ability to position and move patients.

Work environment may involve some exposure to hazards/physical risk.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health (with employer contribution), dental, and vision insurance, employer paid base life, and other voluntary benefits*. Time off benefits include paid combined time off (CTO) and seven paid holidays, plus a floating holiday after one year of service. Retirement benefits include a 401(k) with company contribution and profit sharing after one year of service. Qualified team members become eligible to participate in medical benefits on the 1st of the month following date of hire, and retirement benefits after 90 days.

We also provide professional development opportunities, flexible work schedules, wellness incentives, healthy vending options, and relaxed dress code on Fridays. Our community-focused culture encourages participation in local events, fundraisers, and causes chosen by our team. We are committed to providing our employees with the resources they need to thrive both personally and professionally.

*Other voluntary benefits include Voluntary Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, and legal and identity protection and pet insurance.

Who We Are

Excelsior Orthopaedics is a multi-specialty orthopedic practice that has been providing comprehensive care since 2002. We have multiple locations throughout the Western New York region and a free-standing ambulatory surgery center, Buffalo Surgery Center. Excelsior Orthopaedics offers a suite of in-house services including general orthopaedic evaluation and treatment, podiatry, physical & occupational therapy, nutrition counseling, sports training, outreach athletic training, orthopaedic express care, imaging, durable medical equipment, and an outpatient total joint program. Buffalo Surgery Center provides surgical and procedural treatments for orthopaedic, pain and spine, podiatry, total joint replacement, and gastrointestinal patients. Our mission is to transform the lives of our patients by restoring function and enhancing quality of life. We are committed to innovative care that is driven by patient needs and supported by the most skilled, experienced team in Western New York.

The pay range for this position is determined based on several factors, including the candidate's years of experience, qualifications, training, licenses, designations, and the overall market conditions.

This job description does not state or imply that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only ones required of this position. Team members in this role will be required to perform other job-related duties at the discretion of the employer and may have additional duties assigned as necessary.

Excelsior Orthopaedics and Buffalo Surgery Center are committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

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