Registered Nurse (Operating Room)

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Operating Room Registered Nurse: 22 Plastic Surgery and Spa MD

Location: Cottonwood Heights, UT

Job Type: Part-Time

Compensation: $40 - $43/hr

Schedule/Availability: 30 hours or less per week. Flexible availability. Typically, 2 days per week.

(clinic hours are subject to change based on business needs)

Who We Are:

22 Plastic Surgery and Spa MD is an elite aesthetic practice and a proud partner of Advanced MedAesthetic Partners (AMP). Known for delivering exceptional, natural-looking results, we combine clinical excellence with a luxury patient experience. We are dedicated to providing exceptional surgical care and an outstanding patient experience. We believe in teamwork, clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

We offer a curated collection aesthetic treatments, delivered with gracious hospitality by our team of expert providers. Through a highly personalized, elevated, and seamless experience, we help our clients look and feel their best every day.

Why Join Us?

• IndustryRecognition: Join an award-winning aesthetic practice

• Elite Environment: Work alongside top-tier injectors and aesthetic professionals

• Growth-Focused Culture: Ongoing training, mentorship, and national AMP network access

• Built for You: A place where your talent is supported, your voice matters, and your impact is recognized

• Support Beyond the Chair: End-to-end business, marketing, technology, and clinical resources to help you thrive

What We're Looking For:

22 Plastic Surgery is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our growing surgical team. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled, patient-focused professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional perioperative care in a fast-paced plastic surgery environment.

This position is responsible for providing safe, efficient, and compassionate nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures. The Operating Room RN will work closely with plastic surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, medical assistants, and recovery staff to ensure outstanding patient outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sterility, and patient experience.

Responsibilities:

Preoperative Patient Care

• Prepare patients for surgery by reviewing medical history, allergies, medications, laboratory results, and surgical consents.
• Verify patient identity, procedure, surgical site, and documentation according to safety protocols.
• Complete preoperative nursing assessments and documentation.
• Educate patients and family members regarding the surgical process and answer questions as appropriate.
• Assist with patient positioning and transport to the operating room.

Intraoperative Nursing Responsibilities

• Function as the circulating nurse during plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures.
• Maintain a safe, sterile operating room environment.
• Ensure all surgical equipment, instruments, implants, and supplies are available and functioning properly.
• Assist with patient positioning while protecting skin integrity and preventing injury.
• Perform surgical counts in accordance with facility policies.
• Maintain accurate intraoperative documentation.
• Anticipate surgeon and anesthesia team needs throughout procedures.
• Monitor sterile technique and infection prevention practices.
• Coordinate communication between the surgeon, anesthesia provider, scrub technician, and recovery staff.

Surgical Support

• Assist the surgeon and surgical team throughout procedures.
• Manage specimens according to facility protocols.
• Ensure proper handling of implants, biologics, and specialty equipment.
• Assist with room turnover between surgical cases while maintaining efficiency and cleanliness.

Postoperative Care

• Assist with patient transfer to the recovery area.
• Complete postoperative documentation.
• Monitor patients as needed during immediate recovery.
• Reinforce postoperative instructions and patient education.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, infection prevention, and accreditation standards.
• Ensure emergency equipment and medications are properly stocked and readily available.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering of surgical supplies.
• Maintain operating room cleanliness and organization.
• Participate in staff meetings, continuing education, and clinical training.

Requirements:

Licensure & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse licnese in the state this role is posted in.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification or willingness to obtain within an established timeframe.

Required Experience& Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative nursing standards.
• Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Patient-centered and compassionate
• Professional and dependable
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care
• Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues
• High level of professionalism and integrity

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Previous experience in plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, ENT, or outpatient surgery.
• Familiarity with cosmetic breast, body contouring, facial plastic surgery, and reconstructive procedures.