Staff Registered Nurse - Operating Room at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital – Brattleboro, Vermont

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital / Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Title: Staff Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Job Code: 250

Hours: Days 07:00 - 15:30 (3 days per week)

FTE: .48

Weekend Schedule: Rotating ON Call

Holiday Schedule: Rotating ON Call

Call Schedule: Rotating ON Call

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department Name: Operating Room

Department Code: 6600

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

POSITION SUMMARY

The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) functions as a vital member of the perioperative team, working collaboratively with anesthesiologists, surgeons, surgical technologists, and other interdisciplinary personnel to ensure safe, high-quality surgical care. The OR RN provides expert pre-, intra-, and post-operative nursing care and serves as the patient’s advocate at a time when the patient is least able to speak for or protect themselves.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for comprehensive nursing practice, including assessing the health status of individuals and groups; formulating nursing diagnoses; establishing patient-centered goals; and developing, implementing, and evaluating plans of care. The RN prescribes and delegates nursing interventions consistent with the Vermont Nurse Practice Act, supervises others as appropriate, and ensures a safe environment that supports optimal patient outcomes. The role includes patient and family education as well as collaboration with all members of the health-care team to coordinate effective perioperative management.

The Operating Room RN is expected to competently perform both circulating and scrub responsibilities. Brattleboro Memorial Hospital’s Perioperative Services include Endoscopy, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Urology, and General Surgery service lines providing a diverse and dynamic clinical environment

DEPARTMENT SCOPE OF SERVICE

Perioperative Services consists of the Pre Anesthesia Clinic (PAC), Operating Room (OR), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU), Endoscopy, Minor Procedures and Sterile Processing Dept. Patients are cared for from 10 months until the end of life. Surgeons credentialed at BMH perform surgery in three rooms. Surgical privileges are maintained in the department. Outside contract services are evaluated per hospital policy. Cesarean sections are performed in the Birthing Center operating room.

Perioperative Services is staffed by Registered Nurses, Surgical Technologists, Scheduler/Assistant Staffing Coordinator, Sterile Processing Technicians, Operating Room Assistant, a Unit Secretary, LNA, and a Director of Perioperative Services.

The OR provides care 24 hours a day, each day of the year. The OR’s elective schedule is from 7:00am to 3:30pm. Care is coordinated between physician offices, the OR, Anesthesiology, the and the OR/SPD. Start times for surgery, length of day schedule and the block schedule are established by the Surgical Governance Council

The PACU has an area for the immediate post operative care and reassessment of patients for and from surgery, for the admission and discharge of select ACU patients, and primarily, for the provision of intensive observation and care of patients following operative and special procedures.

The ACU includes caring for surgical /medical patients and providing pre and postoperative care and education services. Including support for same-day surgical services when applicable.

Sterile Processing processes and decontaminates instruments and equipment for the OR and Physician Practices.

Pre Anesthesia Clinic is an area staffed by RN’s, a Workflow Coordinator and a Unit Secretary. Patients are interviewed prior to surgery, pre-op consults and test results reviewed and anesthesia guidelines followed to assure adequate patient assessment and preparation prior to surgery.

QUALIFICATION

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of RN accredited program, BSN preferred

EXPERIENCE/SKILL SETS:

• Recent operating room experience preferred
• Circulator/Scrub training preferred
• CNOR Certification preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S):

• Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Vermont
• Current BLS healthcare provider Status
• Current ACLS Provider Status

OSHA CATEGORY

OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.

• Standing - Up to 1/3
• Walking - Up to 1/3
• Sitting - 2/3 or more
• Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3
• Pushing/Pulling - None
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None
• Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
• Tasting or smelling - None

This position requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted.

• Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more
• Up to 35 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 50 pounds - None
• Up to 100 pounds - None
• More than 100 pounds - None

This position has special vision requirements.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.

• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions - None
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
• Risk of electrical shock - None
• Work with explosives - None
• Risk of radiation - None
• Vibration - None

The typical noise level for the environment is:

• Very Quiet
• Quiet
• Moderate Noise
• Loud Noise

Hearing

• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

EEO/ADA STATEMENT

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.