Overview
Rn – Operating Room – Per Diem Jobs in Washington – District of Columbia – USA at UHS
Position: RN – OPERATING ROOM – PER DIEM
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 Leap Frog 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.
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 – PRN
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
.
Qualifications
Responsibilities:
Pre-operative Preparation:
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.
Intra-operative Support:
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 andpatient safety.
Post-operative Care:
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.
Documentation and Compliance:
Maintain ac…
Title: Rn – Operating Room – Per Diem
Company: UHS
Location: Washington – District of Columbia – USA
Category: Healthcare, Nursing
