Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

Are you a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity? Look no further than Duke University! We are seeking a dedicated and experienced RN to join our team in the Operating Room. As an RN in our prestigious institution, you will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented healthcare professionals in the country while providing top-notch care to our patients. If you have a passion for surgical nursing and possess the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our dynamic team!

1. Provide exceptional patient care in the operating room setting.
2. Collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and efficient surgical procedures.
3. Monitor patient vital signs and response to anesthesia during surgical procedures.
4. Administer medications and assist with anesthesia administration as needed.
5. Assess and document patient progress and any changes in condition.
6. Educate patients and their families on post-operative care and recovery.
7. Adhere to all hospital and department policies and procedures.
8. Maintain accurate and thorough patient records.
9. Ensure proper functioning of equipment and report any malfunctions.
10. Attend and participate in team meetings and trainings.
11. Act as a resource and mentor for other healthcare team members.
12. Stay up-to-date with current nursing practices and procedures.
13. Provide emotional support and comfort to patients and their families.
14. Handle emergency situations with composure and efficiency.
15. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
16. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
17. Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.
18. Collaborate with other departments to provide interdisciplinary care.
19. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and quality patient care.
20. Participate in performance improvement initiatives and assist in implementing changes to improve patient outcomes.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room in Durham, NC, USA is $57,000 - $91,000 per year. This may vary based on factors such as experience, education, and specific job duties. Additionally, the cost of living in Durham may also impact the salary range.

Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco and electric power industrialist James Buchanan Duke established The Duke Endowment and the institution changed its name to honor his deceased father, Washington Duke. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres (3,500 hectares) on three contiguous sub-campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. The West Campus—designed largely by architect Julian Abele—incorporates Gothic architecture with the 210-foot (64-meter) Duke Chapel at the campus' center and highest point of elevation, is adjacent to the Medical Center. East Campus, 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) away, home to all first-years, contains Georgian-style architecture. The university administers two concurrent schools in Asia, Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore (established in 2005) and Duke Kunshan University in Kunshan, China (established in 2013).