Registered Nurse – Waltham Operating Room

At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included. Position Summary: We are searching for a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Waltham Operating Room team. The Operating Room RN plays a crucial role in delivering patient care during the intra-operative period in the circulating and scrub role. Key Responsibilities: Assess and plan intraoperative nursing care based on the physiological and emotional needs of patients and families, delivering quality care by adhering to perioperative standards. Serve as the liaison between patients, families, and the operating team, collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to implement and evaluate care plans. Prepare the operating room for procedures, document patient care in the EMR and monitor compliance with standards and policies in both circulating and scrub roles. Provide patient- and family-centered care, anticipating individualized care and education needs using an interdisciplinary approach. Manage resources efficiently to ensure optimal patient care and facilitate smooth operations within the surgical suite. Engage in quality improvement activities, communicate any safety concerns, and utilize information technology for effective communication, clinical decision-making, and care coordination. Always working cooperatively with colleagues, emphasizing the provision of high-quality, culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate patient care. Working 8 and 10-hour shifts, rotating, with short call and night call requirements