Operating Room Registered Scrub Nurse (Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery) - NYC Joint and Spine Center

Job Description

Job Description

Amazing opportunity to join a brand-new state of the art multi-specialty ambulatory surgical center in Englewood, New Jersey!

NYC Joint and Spine Center is hiring an Operating Room Registered Scrub Nurse .

You will work with a dynamic team of premier professional surgeons and staff specializing in Orthopedic, Joint and Spine surgery.

Job Summary: As an Operating Room Registered Scrub Nurse specializing in Orthopaedic and Spine Surgery, you will play a critical role in the surgical team, ensuring a sterile environment, preparing specialized instruments, and assisting orthopaedic and spine surgeons during procedures. Your expertise in these surgical specialties will contribute to delivering high-quality patient care and successful surgical outcomes.

Responsibilities:

1. Preparation and Setup: Prepare the operating room for orthopaedic and spine surgeries, ensuring all necessary equipment, implants, and specialized instruments are sterile and ready for use.
2. Assistance to Surgeons: Assist orthopaedic and spine surgeons during procedures by anticipating their needs, passing instruments and implants, and providing support to maintain a sterile field.
3. Patient Care: Assess patients pre-operatively, monitor their vital signs during surgery, and provide post-operative care specific to orthopaedic and spine procedures.
4. Specialized Knowledge: Demonstrate proficiency in orthopaedic and spine surgical techniques, including positioning patients for surgery, handling specialized implants (e.g., plates, screws), and assisting with intraoperative imaging (e.g., fluoroscopy).
5. Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with orthopaedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists, and other surgical team members to ensure coordinated patient care and optimal surgical outcomes.
6. Safety and Sterility: Adhere rigorously to sterile technique and infection control protocols specific to orthopaedic and spine surgeries to minimize the risk of surgical site infections and ensure patient safety.
7. Documentation and Reporting: Accurately document all aspects of patient care, surgical procedures, and implant usage in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a current state license as a registered nurse (RN).
• Certification: Certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR) preferred, with additional certifications or training specific to orthopaedic and spine surgery highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a scrub nurse in orthopaedic and spine surgery, with proficiency in handling specialized equipment and implants.
• Skills: In-depth knowledge of orthopaedic and spine surgical procedures, including familiarity with common surgical techniques and implants. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.