Children's National Medical Center
RN Operating Room | 11a-9:30p | $25K Sign On!
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Description
$25,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
The Operating Room Nurse provides patient care in a surgical setting in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors and manages the patient and operative environment during surgery to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children’s National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well‑being of the community at large. A RN is an independent practitioner who functions as an identified resource to staff in a patient care area. She will provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. Incorporate all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of patient care. Will deal successfully with complex clinical problems. Conduct quick assessment of patients and handle emergency situations appropriately. Demonstrate evidence‑based practice through participation in unit projects and activities.
Qualifications Minimum Education
Associate's Degree, graduated from an approved school of nursing. (Required)
Bachelor's Degree, BSN. (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
At least 2 years operating room experience. (Required)
At least 2 years experience in at least two of the following specialties: Neurosurgery, Ortho, Ortho‑Spine, General Surgery, Colorectal, ENT, Davinci Robotic, Kidney transplant. (Required)
1 year pediatric OR experience. (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National.
Excel in organizational skills, adjust for changes and be able to complete assignments on time.
Practice best practices based on benchmarks and evidence within the literature.
Maintain proficiency in at least three of the following services: General Surgery, Colorectal, Kidney Transplant, ENT, Ortho/Ortho‑Spine, Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery, Urology/Davinci‑Robotic, Plastic, Oral Maxillofacial, GI.
Knowledge of basic computer skills and ability to learn and apply new technology.
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness during major changes in responsibilities or environment, exploring benefits of new approaches and collaborating to succeed.
Building partnerships: Developing relationships within and across work groups to achieve results.
Collaboration: Working cooperatively with others to help the team achieve goals.
Communication: Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner, and listening actively.
Diversity and inclusion: Sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender and other differences; fostering an inclusive environment.
Decision making: Identifying and understanding problems, gathering, analyzing and interpreting information, choosing the best action, and demonstrating critical thinking.
Managing relationships: Building trust and encouraging communication.
Managing work: Effectively managing time and resources to ensure completion efficiently.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse, licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia (required).
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS). (Required)
Certified Nurse OR (CNOR). (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities Functions as an Operating Room Nurse
Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate intraoperative patient care plans.
Serves as the communication liaison to patients, families, and members of the operating team.
Prepares the operating room for the patient and the surgical procedure, assembling equipment, supplies and implants, ensuring equipment is functional and supplies are available.
Delivers perioperative patient and family‑centered care incorporating the nursing process while providing developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence‑based care.
Utilizes outcome data at the patient level to make care decisions.
Participates in quality improvement activities and uses quality measures to understand individual and unit performance.
Provides direct guidance and oversight of the orientee in all patient care and clinical activities, ensuring behaviors adhere to documentation standards, standards of care, and policies and procedures.
Participates in unit shared governance initiatives to improve patient care and throughput as determined by leadership.
Navigates and documents in the EMR to support patient care.
Works within scope of practice and delegates according to Nurse Practice Act.
Demonstrates the knowledge of risk and safety issues and uses measures to ensure optimal outcomes
Actively participates in Universal Protocol and timeout, including fire risk assessment with the surgical team prior to the start of the surgical procedure according to hospital policy guidelines.
Completes the post‑procedure pause at conclusion of the surgical case.
Understands the purpose of positioning devices and uses them correctly, following policy, to protect the patient from injury and promote optimal exposure.
Follows established policy and procedures for instrument counts; initiates corrective actions when instrument counts are incorrect.
Verifies medications, concentrations, expiration dates of all medication received on the sterile field in concert with ST, surgeon, and anesthesia provider.
Communicates observations or concerns related to unsafe situations that pose a risk to patients, families or the healthcare team.
Stops in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation.
Continuously validates and verifies information needed for decision making.
Demonstrates accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promotes safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
Pay attention to detail, practice STAR – Stop, Think, Act, Review.
Assists the surgical team with emergency situations.
Demonstrates actions that show accountability and professional judgment
Arrives to the unit on time.
Handles difficult situations appropriately.
Utilizes downtime constructively.
Complies with departmental policies and procedures.
Consistently participates in staff meetings and in‑services to improve skills.
Completes, documents, and reports all mandatory education and training.
New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements
Initiates ways to improve operations through quality improvement and implements related solutions.
Serves as a resource for current, new information or changes in specialty area.
Incorporates best practices based on benchmarks and evidence within the literature.
Mentors and precepts new nurses in clinical specialties.
Transformational Leadership
Contributes to Magnet redesignation as evidenced by independent involvement or leadership in committees, task forces and/or community outreach.
Role‑models critical thinking skills by problem‑solving patient care and unit/system issues.
Communicates reflects development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patient needs; makes suggestions for resolution of system issues.
Role‑models procedures for escalation of issues; utilizes chain of command.
Demonstrates a collegial and respectful relationship with peers, physicians and other departments.
Demonstrates proper use of identified hand‑off processes; follows up on inconsistent practice related to handoff.
Takes the lead in implementing change and supports management decisions.
Role‑models behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others.
Structural Empowerment
Independently maintains regulatory requirements e.g., license, BLS.
Initiates professional activities to enhance nursing practice.
Engages in active review of peers giving constructive feedback through timely participation in evaluations.
Role‑models adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; champions advancement of education and certification.
Orchestrates involvement of the healthcare team and role‑models professional behavior and teamwork with co‑workers.
Serves as a resource as needed and knows when to escalation to next level.
Exemplary Professional Practice
Analyzes assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of database and plan of care within identified timeframes.
Role‑models excellent clinical skills with complex patients; care reflects analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions.
Direct prioritization and organization for complex patient with rapidly changing needs.
Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice.
Anticipates and proactively plans for educational needs; verifies with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge.
Excel in organizational skills, adjust for changes and be able to complete assignment on time.
Role‑models caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Teamwork/Communication
Performance Improvement/Problem‑solving
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Safety
Primary Location:
District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations:
CN Hospital (Main Campus) | 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, 20010
Job:
Nursing
Organization:
Surgery COE
Position Status:
R (Regular) – FT - Full-Time
Shift:
Day
Work Schedule:
Monday‑Friday 11a‑9:30p with call
Job Posting:
Nov 12, 2025, 2:44:01 PM
Full‑Time Salary Range:
$75,108.80 – $133,099.20
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The Operating Room Nurse provides patient care in a surgical setting in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Monitors and manages the patient and operative environment during surgery to maintain a safe environment, optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children’s National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well‑being of the community at large. A RN is an independent practitioner who functions as an identified resource to staff in a patient care area. She will provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. Incorporate all members of the health care team in the planning and delivery of patient care. Will deal successfully with complex clinical problems. Conduct quick assessment of patients and handle emergency situations appropriately. Demonstrate evidence‑based practice through participation in unit projects and activities.
Qualifications Minimum Education
Associate's Degree, graduated from an approved school of nursing. (Required)
Bachelor's Degree, BSN. (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
At least 2 years operating room experience. (Required)
At least 2 years experience in at least two of the following specialties: Neurosurgery, Ortho, Ortho‑Spine, General Surgery, Colorectal, ENT, Davinci Robotic, Kidney transplant. (Required)
1 year pediatric OR experience. (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Successfully complete the hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National.
Excel in organizational skills, adjust for changes and be able to complete assignments on time.
Practice best practices based on benchmarks and evidence within the literature.
Maintain proficiency in at least three of the following services: General Surgery, Colorectal, Kidney Transplant, ENT, Ortho/Ortho‑Spine, Neurosurgery, Cardiac Surgery, Urology/Davinci‑Robotic, Plastic, Oral Maxillofacial, GI.
Knowledge of basic computer skills and ability to learn and apply new technology.
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness during major changes in responsibilities or environment, exploring benefits of new approaches and collaborating to succeed.
Building partnerships: Developing relationships within and across work groups to achieve results.
Collaboration: Working cooperatively with others to help the team achieve goals.
Communication: Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner, and listening actively.
Diversity and inclusion: Sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender and other differences; fostering an inclusive environment.
Decision making: Identifying and understanding problems, gathering, analyzing and interpreting information, choosing the best action, and demonstrating critical thinking.
Managing relationships: Building trust and encouraging communication.
Managing work: Effectively managing time and resources to ensure completion efficiently.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse, licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia (required).
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS). (Required)
Certified Nurse OR (CNOR). (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities Functions as an Operating Room Nurse
Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate intraoperative patient care plans.
Serves as the communication liaison to patients, families, and members of the operating team.
Prepares the operating room for the patient and the surgical procedure, assembling equipment, supplies and implants, ensuring equipment is functional and supplies are available.
Delivers perioperative patient and family‑centered care incorporating the nursing process while providing developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, evidence‑based care.
Utilizes outcome data at the patient level to make care decisions.
Participates in quality improvement activities and uses quality measures to understand individual and unit performance.
Provides direct guidance and oversight of the orientee in all patient care and clinical activities, ensuring behaviors adhere to documentation standards, standards of care, and policies and procedures.
Participates in unit shared governance initiatives to improve patient care and throughput as determined by leadership.
Navigates and documents in the EMR to support patient care.
Works within scope of practice and delegates according to Nurse Practice Act.
Demonstrates the knowledge of risk and safety issues and uses measures to ensure optimal outcomes
Actively participates in Universal Protocol and timeout, including fire risk assessment with the surgical team prior to the start of the surgical procedure according to hospital policy guidelines.
Completes the post‑procedure pause at conclusion of the surgical case.
Understands the purpose of positioning devices and uses them correctly, following policy, to protect the patient from injury and promote optimal exposure.
Follows established policy and procedures for instrument counts; initiates corrective actions when instrument counts are incorrect.
Verifies medications, concentrations, expiration dates of all medication received on the sterile field in concert with ST, surgeon, and anesthesia provider.
Communicates observations or concerns related to unsafe situations that pose a risk to patients, families or the healthcare team.
Stops in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation.
Continuously validates and verifies information needed for decision making.
Demonstrates accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication.
Actively promotes safety for patients, families, visitors and co‑workers.
Pay attention to detail, practice STAR – Stop, Think, Act, Review.
Assists the surgical team with emergency situations.
Demonstrates actions that show accountability and professional judgment
Arrives to the unit on time.
Handles difficult situations appropriately.
Utilizes downtime constructively.
Complies with departmental policies and procedures.
Consistently participates in staff meetings and in‑services to improve skills.
Completes, documents, and reports all mandatory education and training.
New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvements
Initiates ways to improve operations through quality improvement and implements related solutions.
Serves as a resource for current, new information or changes in specialty area.
Incorporates best practices based on benchmarks and evidence within the literature.
Mentors and precepts new nurses in clinical specialties.
Transformational Leadership
Contributes to Magnet redesignation as evidenced by independent involvement or leadership in committees, task forces and/or community outreach.
Role‑models critical thinking skills by problem‑solving patient care and unit/system issues.
Communicates reflects development of plan of care and ability to advocate to meet patient needs; makes suggestions for resolution of system issues.
Role‑models procedures for escalation of issues; utilizes chain of command.
Demonstrates a collegial and respectful relationship with peers, physicians and other departments.
Demonstrates proper use of identified hand‑off processes; follows up on inconsistent practice related to handoff.
Takes the lead in implementing change and supports management decisions.
Role‑models behavior that reflects empathy, concern and a desire to help others.
Structural Empowerment
Independently maintains regulatory requirements e.g., license, BLS.
Initiates professional activities to enhance nursing practice.
Engages in active review of peers giving constructive feedback through timely participation in evaluations.
Role‑models adherence to national safety standards and service excellence standards; champions advancement of education and certification.
Orchestrates involvement of the healthcare team and role‑models professional behavior and teamwork with co‑workers.
Serves as a resource as needed and knows when to escalation to next level.
Exemplary Professional Practice
Analyzes assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of database and plan of care within identified timeframes.
Role‑models excellent clinical skills with complex patients; care reflects analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions.
Direct prioritization and organization for complex patient with rapidly changing needs.
Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice.
Anticipates and proactively plans for educational needs; verifies with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge.
Excel in organizational skills, adjust for changes and be able to complete assignment on time.
Role‑models caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Teamwork/Communication
Performance Improvement/Problem‑solving
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Safety
Primary Location:
District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations:
CN Hospital (Main Campus) | 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, 20010
Job:
Nursing
Organization:
Surgery COE
Position Status:
R (Regular) – FT - Full-Time
Shift:
Day
Work Schedule:
Monday‑Friday 11a‑9:30p with call
Job Posting:
Nov 12, 2025, 2:44:01 PM
Full‑Time Salary Range:
$75,108.80 – $133,099.20
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