RN-Operating Room
Company: WMCHealth
Location: Kingston
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Summary of Job Purpose To organize and administer safe,
individualized perioperative nursing care through assessment,
observation and nursing intervention. Essential Job
Responsibilities Review the duties in relationship to quality,
quantity and productivity. Give examples and provide feedback as
deemed appropriate. Please specify Yes if Achieves Expected
Performance, No if not, and N/A if not applicable. The following is
a summary of the essential functions of this job. The employee may
perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned
below; and specific functions may change from time to time. Patient
education - orients patients to operative events and procedures.
Teaches to the needs and abilities of the patients to alleviate
fears and decrease anxiety. Patient Care - Collaborates with
appropriate health care team members, patient and
family/significant others to ensure continuity of care throughout
their perioperative event. Creates a safe environment and serves as
patient advocate; evaluates, revises and documents the plan of
care. Patient Assessment - Performs a thorough and ongoing nursing
assessment of patient and data specific to the operative event.
Recognizes the importance of informed consent. Develops an
individualized surgical plan of care considering physical,
psychosocial, cultural and spiritual needs of each patient.
Treatment/Procedures - Implements the principles of medical and
surgical asepsis. Performs all treatment and procedures in
accordance with established policies and procedures and patient
care standards. Demonstrates knowledge of the proper use and care
of O.R. equipment and supplies. Communication - Demonstrates the
ability to process and interface appropriate information between
the health care team and the patient, family/significant other to
ensure quality patient outcomes. Presents a professional attitude
and provides an atmosphere conducive to a secure, serene
environment. Demonstrates knowledge in accessing necessary
resources to achieve positive outcome. Documentation - Accurately
documents pertinent patient information, utilizing the nursing
process, on all required forms, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Cost Containment - Demonstrates an awareness of the need for cost
containment and the economical use of patient supplies. CQI -
Assists in obtaining data for QI program with follow through in CQI
projects. Supervision - Is responsible for supporting and directing
the surgical team, able to recognize and intervene in
stressful/emergency situations and provide coordination of
activities, Interacts skillfully and appropriately with Surgical
Technicians and ancillary staff. O. R. Call - Contributes to the
twenty-four (24) hour coverage of the Operating Room for emergency
surgery. Performs any other duties as assigned. Essential Job
Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of
nursing Experience: 2 yrs. of acute care experience preferred;
recent surgical experience desired Training/License: Basic
knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Demonstrates strong
clinical skills/Valid NYS RN License Other: BLS Certification. AORN
Certification desirable. Flexibility to be assigned to Health
Alliance facilities as needed.
Keywords: WMCHealth, Schenectady , RN-Operating Room, Healthcare , Kingston, New York
