Operating room nurse Jobs in Athens, GA

Overview

Advanced Gynecology, a practice partner of Together Women's Health is seeking a Contingent Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) .

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) is responsible for providing safe, effective, and high-quality care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. The OR RN functions as a key member of the perioperative team, serving in circulating and / or scrub roles, and collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative Duties :
• Conducts patient assessments and verifies surgical consent, site, and preoperative preparation.
• Reviews patient history, allergies, and medication lists prior to surgery.
• Prepares the OR with necessary instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Intraoperative Duties :
• Serves as a circulating or scrub nurse during surgical procedures.
• Maintains a sterile environment and enforces infection control standards.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgical team to ensure smooth workflow.
• Monitors patient status, including vital signs, anesthesia response, and safety.
• Performs accurate counts of sponges, instruments, and sharps.
• Postoperative Duties :
• Assists with patient transfer to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).
• Provides detailed hand-off communication to recovery nurses.
• Documents all intraoperative care and observations thoroughly in the medical record.
• General Responsibilities :
• Participates in continuing education and professional development.
• Maintains current knowledge of surgical procedures, equipment, and best practices.
• Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Responds promptly and effectively to emergency situations.

Qualifications

Why Together Women's Health (TWH)?

Because we do things a bit differently here. We're a rapidly growing network of OBGYN private practice groups, and while it's important to know what we are, it's more important to know what drives us - our mission to improve the lives of our healthcare partners and their patients. Our actions speak louder than those words. We invest in our talented teams and our connection to our core values last longer than a quick glance through the employee handbook - we live them every day! TWH is a place where careers thrive for those who believe the right team can achieve anything.