Registered Nurse RN

The Senior Operating Room Registered Nurse oversees safe, efficient surgical care while providing direct patient care. This charge-level role coordinates daily OR workflow, including staff assignments and surgical schedules, and collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia, and technologists. The nurse monitors patient status, upholds infection prevention and safety standards, and responds to clinical or operational changes to support high-quality perioperative outcomes. Provide perioperative nursing care using the nursing process before, during, and after surgical procedures. (Explicit) Coordinate OR schedules, staff assignments, and daily workflow to support efficient case throughput. (Explicit) Monitor patients intraoperatively, responding promptly to changes in condition or complications. (Inferred) Lead and support OR nursing personnel, promoting adherence to professional practice standards. (Explicit) Maintain strict aseptic technique and infection prevention practices in all surgical areas. (Explicit) Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and surgical technologists to ensure safe, timely procedures. (Explicit) Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in the medical record. (Inferred) Participate in quality and safety initiatives to improve perioperative outcomes and processes. (Inferred) {"rank":1,"skill":"Perioperative nursing care","category":"Clinical & Medical","relevance":"Core clinical skill for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in the operating room.","source":"Explicit"} {"rank":2,"skill":"Operating room workflow management","category":"Administrative & Operational","relevance":"Required to coordinate surgical schedules, staff assignments, and daily OR throughput as a charge nurse.","source":"Explicit"} {"rank":3,"skill":"Intraoperative patient monitoring","category":"Clinical & Medical","relevance":"Essential for recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition during surgery.","source":"Inferred"} {"rank":4,"skill":"Aseptic technique and infection prevention","category":"Safety & Quality","relevance":"Critical for maintaining sterile fields and preventing surgical site infections.","source":"Explicit"} {"rank":5,"skill":"Perioperative documentation","category":"Administrative & Operational","relevance":"Necessary for accurate charting of assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the OR.","source":"Inferred"} {"rank":6,"skill":"Team leadership in clinical settings","category":"Administrative & Operational","relevance":"Required to direct and guide nursing personnel and support staff in the OR.","source":"Explicit"} {"rank":7,"skill":"Use of OR monitoring and surgical equipment","category":"Equipment Operation","relevance":"Needed to safely operate and troubleshoot standard operating room equipment.","source":"Inferred"} {"rank":8,"skill":"ACLS protocols","category":"Clinical & Medical","relevance":"Supports rapid response to perioperative cardiac and respiratory emergencies.","source":"Explicit"} {"rank":9,"skill":"PALS protocols","category":"Clinical & Medical","relevance":"Important for managing pediatric patients undergoing surgery when applicable.","source":"Explicit"} {"rank":10,"skill":"Compliance with perioperative standards (AORN, hospital policies)","category":"Regulatory & Compliance","relevance":"Ensures care aligns with professional and organizational standards and regulations.","source":"Inferred"} {"name":"Current state Registered Nurse (RN) license","classification":"Required","source":"Explicit"} {"name":"Basic Life Support (BLS)","classification":"Required","source":"Explicit"} {"name":"Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)","classification":"Required","source":"Explicit"} {"name":"Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)","classification":"Preferred","source":"Explicit"} {"name":"CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse)","classification":"Preferred","source":"Explicit"} {"name":"Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)","classification":"Preferred","source":"Explicit"}