Position Objective:

Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as a provider of direct and indirect patient care and by effective of the health care team. Functions as a competent member of the health care team.

1. Clinical Decision Making/Judgment

• Demonstrates clinical nursing knowledge and skill in the specialization of the unit.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply the nursing process effectively in the care of culturally diverse patients and families. Demonstrates the ability to utilize all applicable laws, policies, standards, guidelines and evidence-based practice in the provision of patient/family care.
• Organizes and reprioritizes patient care activities based on subtle and overt and/or environmental changes.
• Consistently and thoroughly assesses patients to collect data and identify learning needs according to established standards and policies.
• Utilizes a systematic, continuous and complete analysis of assessment data to develop individualized problem lists for assigned patients.
• Develops and individualizes a plan of care for each patient in accordance with established standards, appropriate prioritization of problems/needs, and mutually agreed upon goals.
• Efficiently implements the patients plan of care in accordance with applicable standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrates proficiency in medication administration, pain management and other unit or initiative specific skills.
• Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of the plan(s) of care, making revisions and recommendations based on analysis of patient responses to interventions.

2. Nurse-Patient Family Relationships

• Demonstrates the ability to assess the patients/familys learning needs, readiness to learn, learning style, and presence of barriers to learning.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop, implement and evaluate teaching plans for patient populations in unit specialty in accordance with applicable standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span to the care of patients.
• Provides direct patient care to patients and families in a culturally, developmentally and ethically appropriate manner.
• Plans of care address the physical, psychosocial, spiritual and learning needs of the patient/family.

3. Clinical Scholarship

• Participates in QI, CPI and risk management activities at the unit, department or organizational level.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively perform and improve all processes in order to achieve excellence with regard to Luminis Healths quality standards and benchmarks.
• Supports the use of evidence based guidelines and organizational policies and procedures to promote safe patient care and a safe practice environment.

4. Clinical Leadership

• Participates in unit shared governance according to departmental standards.
• Participates in the education and orientation of new staff.
• Delegates patient care activities as appropriate; evaluates delegated activities for expected patient care outcomes.
• Employs real time computer documentation when completing patient record.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Adherence to the credentialing requirements of Luminis Health as stated in the nursing bylaws.
• Where applicable, completion of a BSN is required within 5 years of date of hire

Required License/Certifications:

• Current licensure as a registered nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing
• BLS - American Heart Association Health Provider
• If serving as a bilingual/multilingual interpreter, certification in Medical Interpretation is required to perform the duties of a qualified interpreter.

 Additional requirements by department:

PALS Requirement:

The following department(s) require PALS: Pediatrics Unit, Postanesthesia Care Unit, Endoscopy, Procedural Care Unit, Interventional Radiology.

ACLS Requirement:

The following department(s) require ACLS: Heart and Vascular Unit, Neuro Care Unit, ICU/IMU, Interventional Radiology, Postanesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Resource Nurses, Emergency Department, Prep, Telemetry, Outpatient Infusion, DRCC Bowie, Observation Unit, Endoscopy, Procedural Care Unit, Cardiac Cath Lab, Flex Nursing Unit, Operating Room (LHDCMC only), Cardiac Cath Lab, Observation Unit, DCMC IP Mental Health, and Edwards Pre-Op and PACU.

New Grad and New to Specialty RN’s in ICU must get their ACLS within 6 months

Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification requirement:

Certification within 6 months of hire if experienced or within 1 year for new graduate nurse

The following department(s) require a Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification: Oncology Unit

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation requirement:

The following department(s) require NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation: Mother and Baby Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Labor and Delivery Unit, and Women's Surgical Unit.

BLS requirement:

The following department(s) require BLS: Employee Health, Performance Improvement, Special Pathogens Unit, Neuro Care Unit, Pre-Anes Testing, Wound Care Center, Medical Staff Office, Nursing Administration, Nursing Graduate Program, Women's Surgical Unit, Joint and Spine Unit, 4 Medical, IV Therapy, Nursing Quality and Research, HSCRC Nursing Grant, Flex Nursing Unit, ICU, Operating Room, Short Stay Unit, Postanesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, 4TH FLOOR, DCH 3 East Med Surg Telemetry, 3 West Oncology, Emergency Room, Oncology Unit, ACE Unit and 2 EAST OBS, Vascular Access Team.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands - 

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Position Objective:

Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as a provider of direct and indirect patient care and by effective of the health care team. Functions as a competent member of the health care team.

1. Clinical Decision Making/Judgment

• Demonstrates clinical nursing knowledge and skill in the specialization of the unit.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply the nursing process effectively in the care of culturally diverse patients and families. Demonstrates the ability to utilize all applicable laws, policies, standards, guidelines and evidence-based practice in the provision of patient/family care.
• Organizes and reprioritizes patient care activities based on subtle and overt and/or environmental changes.
• Consistently and thoroughly assesses patients to collect data and identify learning needs according to established standards and policies.
• Utilizes a systematic, continuous and complete analysis of assessment data to develop individualized problem lists for assigned patients.
• Develops and individualizes a plan of care for each patient in accordance with established standards, appropriate prioritization of problems/needs, and mutually agreed upon goals.
• Efficiently implements the patients plan of care in accordance with applicable standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrates proficiency in medication administration, pain management and other unit or initiative specific skills.
• Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of the plan(s) of care, making revisions and recommendations based on analysis of patient responses to interventions.

2. Nurse-Patient Family Relationships

• Demonstrates the ability to assess the patients/familys learning needs, readiness to learn, learning style, and presence of barriers to learning.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop, implement and evaluate teaching plans for patient populations in unit specialty in accordance with applicable standards.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span to the care of patients.
• Provides direct patient care to patients and families in a culturally, developmentally and ethically appropriate manner.
• Plans of care address the physical, psychosocial, spiritual and learning needs of the patient/family.

3. Clinical Scholarship

• Participates in QI, CPI and risk management activities at the unit, department or organizational level.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively perform and improve all processes in order to achieve excellence with regard to Luminis Healths quality standards and benchmarks.
• Supports the use of evidence based guidelines and organizational policies and procedures to promote safe patient care and a safe practice environment.

4. Clinical Leadership

• Participates in unit shared governance according to departmental standards.
• Participates in the education and orientation of new staff.
• Delegates patient care activities as appropriate; evaluates delegated activities for expected patient care outcomes.
• Employs real time computer documentation when completing patient record.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Adherence to the credentialing requirements of Luminis Health as stated in the nursing bylaws.
• Where applicable, completion of a BSN is required within 5 years of date of hire

Required License/Certifications:

• Current licensure as a registered nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing
• BLS - American Heart Association Health Provider
• If serving as a bilingual/multilingual interpreter, certification in Medical Interpretation is required to perform the duties of a qualified interpreter.

 Additional requirements by department:

PALS Requirement:

The following department(s) require PALS: Pediatrics Unit, Postanesthesia Care Unit, Endoscopy, Procedural Care Unit, Interventional Radiology.

ACLS Requirement:

The following department(s) require ACLS: Heart and Vascular Unit, Neuro Care Unit, ICU/IMU, Interventional Radiology, Postanesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Resource Nurses, Emergency Department, Prep, Telemetry, Outpatient Infusion, DRCC Bowie, Observation Unit, Endoscopy, Procedural Care Unit, Cardiac Cath Lab, Flex Nursing Unit, Operating Room (LHDCMC only), Cardiac Cath Lab, Observation Unit, DCMC IP Mental Health, and Edwards Pre-Op and PACU.

New Grad and New to Specialty RN’s in ICU must get their ACLS within 6 months

Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification requirement:

Certification within 6 months of hire if experienced or within 1 year for new graduate nurse

The following department(s) require a Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification: Oncology Unit

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation requirement:

The following department(s) require NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation: Mother and Baby Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Labor and Delivery Unit, and Women's Surgical Unit.

BLS requirement:

The following department(s) require BLS: Employee Health, Performance Improvement, Special Pathogens Unit, Neuro Care Unit, Pre-Anes Testing, Wound Care Center, Medical Staff Office, Nursing Administration, Nursing Graduate Program, Women's Surgical Unit, Joint and Spine Unit, 4 Medical, IV Therapy, Nursing Quality and Research, HSCRC Nursing Grant, Flex Nursing Unit, ICU, Operating Room, Short Stay Unit, Postanesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, 4TH FLOOR, DCH 3 East Med Surg Telemetry, 3 West Oncology, Emergency Room, Oncology Unit, ACE Unit and 2 EAST OBS, Vascular Access Team.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands - 

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

OR RN II

Position Objective:

The Registered Nurse in surgery provides expert, professional nursing care to patients during the perioperative course. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of patients throughout surgical intervention. The RN in surgery will supervise Operating Room Technicians and ancillary personnel. The primary responsibility of the RN will be to perform the duties of a circulator in the Operating Room. The RN may also be competent in the role of a scrub nurse and perform the duties of that role, as staffing requires.

Job Responsibilities:

Clinical Decision-Making / Judgment

The nurse applies expert clinical knowledge to ensure safe and effective perioperative care. Responsibilities include:

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care throughout the surgical experience.
• Performing comprehensive preoperative assessments, including verification of the procedure, operative site, allergies, and risk factors.
• Applying the nursing process effectively with attention to patient safety, sterile technique, and evidence-based standards.
• Organizing and reprioritizing patient care based on clinical changes and environmental factors.
• Monitoring patients intraoperatively, including EKG, vital signs, and sedation levels, and responding promptly to emergent situations such as codes or airway compromise.
• Administering medications, managing pain, and performing unit-specific technical skills (e.g., moderate sedation, hemodynamic monitoring).
• Ensuring aseptic technique, accurate sponge and needle counts, and specimen handling per protocol.
• Preparing and positioning patients safely for procedures.

Nurse–Patient Family Relationships

The nurse fosters therapeutic relationships with patients and families to promote trust, comfort, and learning. Responsibilities include:

• Introducing self and role to the patient and family in the preoperative area, assuring the patient of nursing presence throughout the procedure.
• Demonstrating compassion, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions.
• Assessing patient and family learning needs, readiness, and potential barriers to understanding.
• Developing and implementing individualized teaching plans that address physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs.
• Providing thorough and accurate handoff reports to PACU staff to ensure continuity of care.

Clinical Scholarship

The nurse maintains professional competence and contributes to quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes. Responsibilities include:

• Meeting all continuing education requirements and remaining current with evolving health care practices.
• Participating in unit and organizational quality improvement, clinical practice improvement, and risk management activities.
• Supporting evidence-based practice by adhering to organizational policies, standards, and benchmarks.
• Updating and maintaining accuracy of surgeon preference cards to enhance efficiency and safety.

Clinical Leadership

The nurse contributes to team effectiveness through guidance, mentorship, and shared decision-making. Responsibilities include:

• Supervising Operating Room Technicians and ancillary personnel to ensure quality care delivery.
• Delegating tasks appropriately and evaluating delegated activities for patient outcomes.
• Educating, orienting, and mentoring new staff members within the department.
• Actively participating in shared governance and contributing to departmental decision-making.
• Utilizing real-time electronic documentation to maintain accurate patient records.
• Communicating effectively with surgical, anesthesia, and leadership teams regarding patient care and equipment needs.

Professional Practice & Teamwork

Some responsibilities extend beyond direct patient care and fit best within a broader domain of professional practice. These include:

• Assisting anesthesia personnel with supply and medication readiness, induction, and procedural support.
• Supporting patient transport to and from the operating room.
• Assisting with securing dressings, transferring patients post-procedure, and supporting recovery.
• Participating in room turnover, cleaning, and restocking of instruments and supplies.
• Offering assistance to other operating rooms and departments as time and need allow.
• Keeping leadership informed about equipment repairs or supply needs.
• Representing the hospital and surgical services professionally both at work and within the community.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

•        Graduate of an accredited school of nursing BSN

•        Adherence to the credentialing requirements of Luminis Health as stated in the nursing bylaws.

•        Minimum 2 years of operating room experience

Required License/Certifications:

•        Current licensure as a registered nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing

•        BLS, ACLS- American Heart Association Health Provider

•        Certification preferred

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

Employees in this position may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. The role requires sustained concentration on moderate to fine details and the ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds. Candidates must be able to hear normal sounds, even with background noise, and maintain attention to schedules, tasks, and ongoing activities. The position involves prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking. Staff must be able to conceptualize and carry out tasks effectively and adhere to radiation safety precautions, with protective equipment provided. Work is primarily on the day shift with rotating on-call responsibilities, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Position Objective:

This position provides direct patient care and functions as a resource person for one or more specialties, while demonstrating basic patient care concepts, surgical asepsis and basic surgical case preparation.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Maintains a safe environment for the patient and the O.R. team by assuring a sterile environment, using equipment according to operating room manual.
2. Transports patients and specialty equipment in accordance with safety policy.
3. Provides patient care during the intra-operative phase of the surgery using physician preference cards and organizing and prioritizing care activities based on the patient and/or environmental changes.
4. Functions as a first scrub in the following types of cases (including but not limited to): general/GYN, ENT, plastics, basic/minor ortho/neuro, dental/ortho, urology/cysto and basic vascular procedures, and demonstrates proper care of instrumentation including cleaning and sterilization of surgical equipment.
5. Performs the following surgical skills independently: Opening surgical supplies, gowning and gloving all members of the surgical team, basic positioning of the patient, between case cleaning, terminal cleaning of the ORs and surgical suite, performs circulating skills and tasks as directed.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program or its equivalent. Must have completed a minimum of 125 surgical procedures in the role as first scrub.

RequiredLicense/Certifications:

• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Position Objective:

This position provides direct patient care and functions as a resource person for one or more specialties, while demonstrating basic patient care concepts, surgical asepsis and basic surgical case preparation.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Maintains a safe environment for the patient and the O.R. team by assuring a sterile environment, using equipment according to operating room manual.
2. Transports patients and specialty equipment in accordance with safety policy.
3. Provides patient care during the intra-operative phase of the surgery using physician preference cards and organizing and prioritizing care activities based on the patient and/or environmental changes.
4. Functions as a first scrub in the following types of cases (including but not limited to): general/GYN, ENT, plastics, basic/minor ortho/neuro, dental/ortho, urology/cysto and basic vascular procedures, and demonstrates proper care of instrumentation including cleaning and sterilization of surgical equipment.
5. Performs the following surgical skills independently: Opening surgical supplies, gowning and gloving all members of the surgical team, basic positioning of the patient, between case cleaning, terminal cleaning of the ORs and surgical suite, performs circulating skills and tasks as directed.

 Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program or its equivalent.
• Employed at Luminis Health a minimum of two years, one year in surgical technologist position, or two years surgical technologist experience at another institution.

RequiredLicense/Certifications:

• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands - 

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

OR RN II

Position Objective:

The Registered Nurse in surgery provides expert, professional nursing care to patients during the perioperative course. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of patients throughout surgical intervention. The RN in surgery will supervise Operating Room Technicians and ancillary personnel. The primary responsibility of the RN will be to perform the duties of a circulator in the Operating Room. The RN may also be competent in the role of a scrub nurse and perform the duties of that role, as staffing requires.

Job Responsibilities:

Clinical Decision-Making / Judgment

The nurse applies expert clinical knowledge to ensure safe and effective perioperative care. Responsibilities include:

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care throughout the surgical experience.
• Performing comprehensive preoperative assessments, including verification of the procedure, operative site, allergies, and risk factors.
• Applying the nursing process effectively with attention to patient safety, sterile technique, and evidence-based standards.
• Organizing and reprioritizing patient care based on clinical changes and environmental factors.
• Monitoring patients intraoperatively, including EKG, vital signs, and sedation levels, and responding promptly to emergent situations such as codes or airway compromise.
• Administering medications, managing pain, and performing unit-specific technical skills (e.g., moderate sedation, hemodynamic monitoring).
• Ensuring aseptic technique, accurate sponge and needle counts, and specimen handling per protocol.
• Preparing and positioning patients safely for procedures.

Nurse–Patient Family Relationships

The nurse fosters therapeutic relationships with patients and families to promote trust, comfort, and learning. Responsibilities include:

• Introducing self and role to the patient and family in the preoperative area, assuring the patient of nursing presence throughout the procedure.
• Demonstrating compassion, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions.
• Assessing patient and family learning needs, readiness, and potential barriers to understanding.
• Developing and implementing individualized teaching plans that address physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs.
• Providing thorough and accurate handoff reports to PACU staff to ensure continuity of care.

Clinical Scholarship

The nurse maintains professional competence and contributes to quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes. Responsibilities include:

• Meeting all continuing education requirements and remaining current with evolving health care practices.
• Participating in unit and organizational quality improvement, clinical practice improvement, and risk management activities.
• Supporting evidence-based practice by adhering to organizational policies, standards, and benchmarks.
• Updating and maintaining accuracy of surgeon preference cards to enhance efficiency and safety.

Clinical Leadership

The nurse contributes to team effectiveness through guidance, mentorship, and shared decision-making. Responsibilities include:

• Supervising Operating Room Technicians and ancillary personnel to ensure quality care delivery.
• Delegating tasks appropriately and evaluating delegated activities for patient outcomes.
• Educating, orienting, and mentoring new staff members within the department.
• Actively participating in shared governance and contributing to departmental decision-making.
• Utilizing real-time electronic documentation to maintain accurate patient records.
• Communicating effectively with surgical, anesthesia, and leadership teams regarding patient care and equipment needs.

Professional Practice & Teamwork

Some responsibilities extend beyond direct patient care and fit best within a broader domain of professional practice. These include:

• Assisting anesthesia personnel with supply and medication readiness, induction, and procedural support.
• Supporting patient transport to and from the operating room.
• Assisting with securing dressings, transferring patients post-procedure, and supporting recovery.
• Participating in room turnover, cleaning, and restocking of instruments and supplies.
• Offering assistance to other operating rooms and departments as time and need allow.
• Keeping leadership informed about equipment repairs or supply needs.
• Representing the hospital and surgical services professionally both at work and within the community.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

•        Graduate of an accredited school of nursing BSN

•        Adherence to the credentialing requirements of Luminis Health as stated in the nursing bylaws.

•        Minimum 2 years of operating room experience

Required License/Certifications:

•        Current licensure as a registered nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing

•        BLS, ACLS- American Heart Association Health Provider

•        Certification preferred

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

Employees in this position may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. The role requires sustained concentration on moderate to fine details and the ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds. Candidates must be able to hear normal sounds, even with background noise, and maintain attention to schedules, tasks, and ongoing activities. The position involves prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking. Staff must be able to conceptualize and carry out tasks effectively and adhere to radiation safety precautions, with protective equipment provided. Work is primarily on the day shift with rotating on-call responsibilities, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Position Objective:

Contributes to the provision of high quality, cost-effective patient care and collaboration with other health care team members, with emphasis on designated service lines. Serves as a resource to revenue capture coordinator and surgical services business manager. Oversees the organization and availability of resources necessary for procedures and utilization of appropriate supplies as it relates to specialties. Promotes team collaboration and works with surgeons through effective and consistent communication and coordination.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Coordinate patients, equipment and staffing through effective planning and communication with the Charge Nurse and CSP for efficient case flow meeting targeted unit metrics.
2. Develop and motivate circulating and scrub personnel to ensure well-rounded skilled teams.
3. Work and assume leadership responsibilities with Department Director, Manager and Clinical Educators regarding best clinical practice concepts for service in conjunction with standards.
4. Assess educational needs of team and department to coordinate in-services with vendors and physicians to address deficiencies and promote professional growth.
5. Work closely with Supply and Billing Coordinators to assure adequate supplies, instrumentation and equipment.
6. Planning with physicians and vendors to accurately track and charge for new procedure inventory management and maintenance of satisfactory par levels.
7. Support Clinical Directors along with Materials Management and Central Sterile Supply with Capital and Operational Budget requests and utilization.
8. Collaborate with Team Coordinator to ensure an accurate Preference Card system, reflective of standardization, while incorporating actual case needs and accurate charges as an inventory management tool for supplies and instrumentation.
9. Contribute to successful scheduling of surgical cases with the scheduling office utilizing the EPIC computer system.
10. Delegation of tasks to promote departmental team work to achieve targeted metrics and participate in team member’s performance evaluation.

Education/Experience Requirements

• BSN required or completion within two years of hire date. A minimum of two years of operating room experience required.
• Strong clinical, technical, interpersonal and organizational skills are necessary.

Required License/Certifications

• Registered Nurse Licensure by Maryland Board of Nursing
• American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS
• CNOR certification preferred

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is reasonable expectation that employees in this position may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Position Objective:

Contributes to the provision of high quality, cost effective health care through direct care of patients and collaboration with other health team members.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Participates in patient care data collection and unit-specific treatments as directed by staff nurse and in accordance with established standards, policies,and procedures, to include IVs, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, vital signs, wound care, skin care, oral care and trach care. Performs other functions as delegated by assigned nurse/charge nurse or Clinical Director to include venipuncture, IV insertion and specimen collection; reports abnormal observations to assigned RN/charge nurse.  Utilizes aseptic technique on insertion of Foley catheters.
2. Processes written medical staff orders in accordance with established policy and procedure. Labels blood tubes/lab specimen correctly 100%; communicates STAT or urgent orders to the care provider.
3. Documents all care and treatment provided to patients, i.e. height, weight Point of Care Testing via computerized documentation.
4. Transports medications, as necessary during the usual course of transporting patients within the institution, in keeping with policy and procedure regarding medication security. Ensures that medication is delivered to persons authorized to handle medication according to AAMC policy.
5. Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment as defined by the unit, department, or initiative.

 Educational/Experience Requirements:

• HS Diploma/equivalent

RequiredLicense/Certifications:

• Certi?ed Nursing Assistant through Maryland Board of Nursing
• American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers BLS. 

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

 Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Position Objective:

Contributes to the provision of high quality, cost effective health care through direct care of patients and collaboration with other health team members.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Participates in patient care data collection and unit-specific treatments as directed by staff nurse and in accordance with established standards, policies,and procedures, to include IVs, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, vital signs, wound care, skin care, oral care and trach care. Performs other functions as delegated by assigned nurse/charge nurse or Clinical Director to include venipuncture, IV insertion and specimen collection; reports abnormal observations to assigned RN/charge nurse.  Utilizes aseptic technique on insertion of Foley catheters.
2. Processes written medical staff orders in accordance with established policy and procedure. Labels blood tubes/lab specimen correctly 100%; communicates STAT or urgent orders to the care provider.
3. Documents all care and treatment provided to patients, i.e. height, weight Point of Care Testing via computerized documentation.
4. Transports medications, as necessary during the usual course of transporting patients within the institution, in keeping with policy and procedure regarding medication security. Ensures that medication is delivered to persons authorized to handle medication according to AAMC policy.
5. Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment as defined by the unit, department, or initiative.

 Educational/Experience Requirements:

• HS Diploma/equivalent

RequiredLicense/Certifications:

• Certi?ed Nursing Assistant through Maryland Board of Nursing
• American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers BLS. 

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

 Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Position Objective:

This position provides direct patient care and functions as a resource person for one or more specialties, while demonstrating basic patient care concepts, surgical asepsis and basic surgical case preparation.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Maintains a safe environment for the patient and the O.R. team by assuring a sterile environment, using equipment according to operating room manual.
2. Transports patients and specialty equipment in accordance with safety policy.
3. Provides patient care during the intra-operative phase of the surgery using physician preference cards and organizing and prioritizing care activities based on the patient and/or environmental changes.
4. Functions as a first scrub in the following types of cases (including but not limited to): general/GYN, ENT, plastics, basic/minor ortho/neuro, dental/ortho, urology/cysto and basic vascular procedures, and demonstrates proper care of instrumentation including cleaning and sterilization of surgical equipment.
5. Performs the following surgical skills independently: Opening surgical supplies, gowning and gloving all members of the surgical team, basic positioning of the patient, between case cleaning, terminal cleaning of the ORs and surgical suite, performs circulating skills and tasks as directed.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program or its equivalent.
• Employed for a minimum of 3 years at Luminis Health or has a minimum of 3 years of surgical technology experience.

RequiredLicense/Certifications:

• Surgical Technologist certification
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Position Objective:

This position provides direct patient care and functions as a resource person for one or more specialties, while demonstrating basic patient care concepts, surgical asepsis and basic surgical case preparation.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Maintains a safe environment for the patient and the O.R. team by assuring a sterile environment, using equipment according to operating room manual.
2. Transports patients and specialty equipment in accordance with safety policy.
3. Provides patient care during the intra-operative phase of the surgery using physician preference cards and organizing and prioritizing care activities based on the patient and/or environmental changes.
4. Functions as a first scrub in the following types of cases (including but not limited to): general/GYN, ENT, plastics, basic/minor ortho/neuro, dental/ortho, urology/cysto and basic vascular procedures, and demonstrates proper care of instrumentation including cleaning and sterilization of surgical equipment.
5. Performs the following surgical skills independently: Opening surgical supplies, gowning and gloving all members of the surgical team, basic positioning of the patient, between case cleaning, terminal cleaning of the ORs and surgical suite, performs circulating skills and tasks as directed.

 Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program or its equivalent.
• Employed at Luminis Health a minimum of two years, one year in surgical technologist position, or two years surgical technologist experience at another institution.

RequiredLicense/Certifications:

• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands - 

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Position Objective:

This position provides direct patient care and functions as a resource person for one or more specialties, while demonstrating basic patient care concepts, surgical asepsis and basic surgical case preparation.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Maintains a safe environment for the patient and the O.R. team by assuring a sterile environment, using equipment according to operating room manual.
2. Transports patients and specialty equipment in accordance with safety policy.
3. Provides patient care during the intra-operative phase of the surgery using physician preference cards and organizing and prioritizing care activities based on the patient and/or environmental changes.
4. Functions as a first scrub in the following types of cases (including but not limited to): general/GYN, ENT, plastics, basic/minor ortho/neuro, dental/ortho, urology/cysto and basic vascular procedures, and demonstrates proper care of instrumentation including cleaning and sterilization of surgical equipment.
5. Performs the following surgical skills independently: Opening surgical supplies, gowning and gloving all members of the surgical team, basic positioning of the patient, between case cleaning, terminal cleaning of the ORs and surgical suite, performs circulating skills and tasks as directed.

 Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program or its equivalent.
• Employed at Luminis Health a minimum of two years, one year in surgical technologist position, or two years surgical technologist experience at another institution.

RequiredLicense/Certifications:

• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands - 

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Senior-Level Endoscopy Technician. The Senior-Level Endoscopy Technician will provide advanced support during all endoscopic procedures, apply advanced support and training, and assist with orientation to all endoscopy technicians. This position will provide advanced care to patients during routine and advanced interventional endoscopic procedures.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performs Endoscopy Technician duties as follows:

1.     Assists physician directly in procedures involving guidewire manipulation, stent placements, balloon dilations, stone retrieval, electrocautery, laser therapy including photodynamic therapy, endoscopic ultrasound, variceal and hemorrhoid banding, insertion of esophageal catheters, probes, naso and percutaneous gastric and jejunal tubes, polypectomies, fine needle aspiration, clipping of bleeding vessels, celiac plexus neurolysis, tumor obliteration, specimen processing, sphincterotomies and biliary manometry.

2.     Proficiency level of an expert in advanced interventional endoscopy, i.e., ERCPs, EUS, Endoscopic hemostasis, and capsule endoscopy.

3.     Assists physicians directly with obtaining various patient specimens such as biopsies for culture, pathology and viral studies, brush cytology, microbiology and pH specimens. Demonstrates proper handling of tissue samples and proficiency in obtaining, labeling and documenting each sample properly according to hospital and unit policy.

4.     Sets up, maintains and troubleshoots all endoscopic equipment. Notifies unit leadership and Biomed of any problems as indicated.

5.     Manually clean endoscopes to remove gross debris in preparation for reprocessing by Central Sterile Processing.  Follow all infection prevention standards for cleaning and testing of scopes.

6.     Assists in inventory and ordering of supplies for department. Ensures that adequate quantities of supplies are available. Identifies product needs for special orders to department manager. Participates in annual inventory

7.     Orients and trains new staff members to the unit. Plans in-service training of new technicians, ensuring proper orientation of technical associates and assists in the coordination of their in-house continuing education program. 

8.     Interacts with patients and families to ensure a positive patient experience.

9.     Transport patients, as necessary, within the facility according to policy and procedure. 

10.  Participates in quality review program by monitoring technical staff. Assists with developing new work methodologies to improve the quality of service rendered

The minimum level of education and experience for this position includes:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate’s degree or higher (preferred)
• At least five years of experience as an Endoscopy technician (see job duties item number 2) or equivalent training and verification of previous experience in advanced technology.

• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.
• ASGE and/or SGNA Certification (preferred)

·        There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

·        Physical

o   Medium work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

o   The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Position Objective:

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, participates as a member of the multidisciplinary surgical team to assist with operating room set-up and turn-over to enable efficient use of operating room scheduling time in accordance with the Standards of Care at AAMC.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Identifies and pulls specific equipment/instruments according to physician preference cards and have readily available for the surgical procedure. Pulls sutures according to physicians preference cards for the next days surgical procedures.
2. Prepares operating rooms for use: damp mops and dust all horizontal surfaces before the first case of the day, anticipates and provides needed equipment for surgical cases, i.e. positioning devices, light sources, towers, tanks, fluids, etc. Will assist EVS with room turn-over to maintain targeted room turnover between surgical cases.
3.  Will restock OR inventory according to PAR levels on a daily basis.  Assist with opening sterile supplies onto the back table for room readiness. Anticipates need for reprocessing of instruments and ensures items are ready when needed for Surgical procedure. Transports contaminated instruments to Central Sterile.
4. Assist surgical team in positioning the surgical patient and holding limbs for preps.
5. Assist with transport of surgical patient to the OR and to PACU; understands the importance of surgical specimens and transports specimens to the lab when required. Retrieves blood for transfusions from the lab under the direction of the RN.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Experience: One year previous experience as a surgical patient care technician.

RequiredLicense/Certifications:

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands - Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

OR RN II

Position Objective:

The Registered Nurse in surgery provides expert, professional nursing care to patients during the perioperative course. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of patients throughout surgical intervention. The RN in surgery will supervise Operating Room Technicians and ancillary personnel. The primary responsibility of the RN will be to perform the duties of a circulator in the Operating Room. The RN may also be competent in the role of a scrub nurse and perform the duties of that role, as staffing requires.

Job Responsibilities:

Clinical Decision-Making / Judgment

The nurse applies expert clinical knowledge to ensure safe and effective perioperative care. Responsibilities include:

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care throughout the surgical experience.
• Performing comprehensive preoperative assessments, including verification of the procedure, operative site, allergies, and risk factors.
• Applying the nursing process effectively with attention to patient safety, sterile technique, and evidence-based standards.
• Organizing and reprioritizing patient care based on clinical changes and environmental factors.
• Monitoring patients intraoperatively, including EKG, vital signs, and sedation levels, and responding promptly to emergent situations such as codes or airway compromise.
• Administering medications, managing pain, and performing unit-specific technical skills (e.g., moderate sedation, hemodynamic monitoring).
• Ensuring aseptic technique, accurate sponge and needle counts, and specimen handling per protocol.
• Preparing and positioning patients safely for procedures.

Nurse–Patient Family Relationships

The nurse fosters therapeutic relationships with patients and families to promote trust, comfort, and learning. Responsibilities include:

• Introducing self and role to the patient and family in the preoperative area, assuring the patient of nursing presence throughout the procedure.
• Demonstrating compassion, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions.
• Assessing patient and family learning needs, readiness, and potential barriers to understanding.
• Developing and implementing individualized teaching plans that address physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs.
• Providing thorough and accurate handoff reports to PACU staff to ensure continuity of care.

Clinical Scholarship

The nurse maintains professional competence and contributes to quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes. Responsibilities include:

• Meeting all continuing education requirements and remaining current with evolving health care practices.
• Participating in unit and organizational quality improvement, clinical practice improvement, and risk management activities.
• Supporting evidence-based practice by adhering to organizational policies, standards, and benchmarks.
• Updating and maintaining accuracy of surgeon preference cards to enhance efficiency and safety.

Clinical Leadership

The nurse contributes to team effectiveness through guidance, mentorship, and shared decision-making. Responsibilities include:

• Supervising Operating Room Technicians and ancillary personnel to ensure quality care delivery.
• Delegating tasks appropriately and evaluating delegated activities for patient outcomes.
• Educating, orienting, and mentoring new staff members within the department.
• Actively participating in shared governance and contributing to departmental decision-making.
• Utilizing real-time electronic documentation to maintain accurate patient records.
• Communicating effectively with surgical, anesthesia, and leadership teams regarding patient care and equipment needs.

Professional Practice & Teamwork

Some responsibilities extend beyond direct patient care and fit best within a broader domain of professional practice. These include:

• Assisting anesthesia personnel with supply and medication readiness, induction, and procedural support.
• Supporting patient transport to and from the operating room.
• Assisting with securing dressings, transferring patients post-procedure, and supporting recovery.
• Participating in room turnover, cleaning, and restocking of instruments and supplies.
• Offering assistance to other operating rooms and departments as time and need allow.
• Keeping leadership informed about equipment repairs or supply needs.
• Representing the hospital and surgical services professionally both at work and within the community.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

•        Graduate of an accredited school of nursing BSN

•        Adherence to the credentialing requirements of Luminis Health as stated in the nursing bylaws.

•        Minimum 2 years of operating room experience

Required License/Certifications:

•        Current licensure as a registered nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing

•        BLS, ACLS- American Heart Association Health Provider

•        Certification preferred

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

Employees in this position may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. The role requires sustained concentration on moderate to fine details and the ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds. Candidates must be able to hear normal sounds, even with background noise, and maintain attention to schedules, tasks, and ongoing activities. The position involves prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking. Staff must be able to conceptualize and carry out tasks effectively and adhere to radiation safety precautions, with protective equipment provided. Work is primarily on the day shift with rotating on-call responsibilities, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Position Objective:

Contributes to the provision of high quality, cost effective health care through direct care of patients and collaboration with other health team members.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Participates in patient care data collection and unit-specific treatments as directed by staff nurse and in accordance with established standards, policies,and procedures, to include IVs, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, vital signs, wound care, skin care, oral care and trach care. Performs other functions as delegated by assigned nurse/charge nurse or Clinical Director to include venipuncture, IV insertion and specimen collection; reports abnormal observations to assigned RN/charge nurse.  Utilizes aseptic technique on insertion of Foley catheters.
2. Processes written medical staff orders in accordance with established policy and procedure. Labels blood tubes/lab specimen correctly 100%; communicates STAT or urgent orders to the care provider.
3. Documents all care and treatment provided to patients, i.e. height, weight Point of Care Testing via computerized documentation.
4. Transports medications, as necessary during the usual course of transporting patients within the institution, in keeping with policy and procedure regarding medication security. Ensures that medication is delivered to persons authorized to handle medication according to AAMC policy.
5. Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment as defined by the unit, department, or initiative.

 Educational/Experience Requirements:

• HS Diploma/equivalent

RequiredLicense/Certifications:

• Certi?ed Nursing Assistant through Maryland Board of Nursing
• American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers BLS. 

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

 Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Position Objective:

This position provides direct patient care and functions as a resource person for one or more specialties, while demonstrating basic patient care concepts, surgical asepsis and basic surgical case preparation.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Maintains a safe environment for the patient and the O.R. team by assuring a sterile environment, using equipment according to operating room manual.
2. Transports patients and specialty equipment in accordance with safety policy.
3. Provides patient care during the intra-operative phase of the surgery using physician preference cards and organizing and prioritizing care activities based on the patient and/or environmental changes.
4. Functions as a first scrub in the following types of cases (including but not limited to): general/GYN, ENT, plastics, basic/minor ortho/neuro, dental/ortho, urology/cysto and basic vascular procedures, and demonstrates proper care of instrumentation including cleaning and sterilization of surgical equipment.
5. Performs the following surgical skills independently: Opening surgical supplies, gowning and gloving all members of the surgical team, basic positioning of the patient, between case cleaning, terminal cleaning of the ORs and surgical suite, performs circulating skills and tasks as directed.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited surgical technologist program or its equivalent.
• Employed for a minimum of 3 years at Luminis Health or has a minimum of 3 years of surgical technology experience.

RequiredLicense/Certifications:

• Surgical Technologist certification
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

OR RN II

Position Objective:

The Registered Nurse in surgery provides expert, professional nursing care to patients during the perioperative course. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of patients throughout surgical intervention. The RN in surgery will supervise Operating Room Technicians and ancillary personnel. The primary responsibility of the RN will be to perform the duties of a circulator in the Operating Room. The RN may also be competent in the role of a scrub nurse and perform the duties of that role, as staffing requires.

Job Responsibilities:

Clinical Decision-Making / Judgment

The nurse applies expert clinical knowledge to ensure safe and effective perioperative care. Responsibilities include:

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care throughout the surgical experience.
• Performing comprehensive preoperative assessments, including verification of the procedure, operative site, allergies, and risk factors.
• Applying the nursing process effectively with attention to patient safety, sterile technique, and evidence-based standards.
• Organizing and reprioritizing patient care based on clinical changes and environmental factors.
• Monitoring patients intraoperatively, including EKG, vital signs, and sedation levels, and responding promptly to emergent situations such as codes or airway compromise.
• Administering medications, managing pain, and performing unit-specific technical skills (e.g., moderate sedation, hemodynamic monitoring).
• Ensuring aseptic technique, accurate sponge and needle counts, and specimen handling per protocol.
• Preparing and positioning patients safely for procedures.

Nurse–Patient Family Relationships

The nurse fosters therapeutic relationships with patients and families to promote trust, comfort, and learning. Responsibilities include:

• Introducing self and role to the patient and family in the preoperative area, assuring the patient of nursing presence throughout the procedure.
• Demonstrating compassion, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions.
• Assessing patient and family learning needs, readiness, and potential barriers to understanding.
• Developing and implementing individualized teaching plans that address physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs.
• Providing thorough and accurate handoff reports to PACU staff to ensure continuity of care.

Clinical Scholarship

The nurse maintains professional competence and contributes to quality initiatives to improve patient outcomes. Responsibilities include:

• Meeting all continuing education requirements and remaining current with evolving health care practices.
• Participating in unit and organizational quality improvement, clinical practice improvement, and risk management activities.
• Supporting evidence-based practice by adhering to organizational policies, standards, and benchmarks.
• Updating and maintaining accuracy of surgeon preference cards to enhance efficiency and safety.

Clinical Leadership

The nurse contributes to team effectiveness through guidance, mentorship, and shared decision-making. Responsibilities include:

• Supervising Operating Room Technicians and ancillary personnel to ensure quality care delivery.
• Delegating tasks appropriately and evaluating delegated activities for patient outcomes.
• Educating, orienting, and mentoring new staff members within the department.
• Actively participating in shared governance and contributing to departmental decision-making.
• Utilizing real-time electronic documentation to maintain accurate patient records.
• Communicating effectively with surgical, anesthesia, and leadership teams regarding patient care and equipment needs.

Professional Practice & Teamwork

Some responsibilities extend beyond direct patient care and fit best within a broader domain of professional practice. These include:

• Assisting anesthesia personnel with supply and medication readiness, induction, and procedural support.
• Supporting patient transport to and from the operating room.
• Assisting with securing dressings, transferring patients post-procedure, and supporting recovery.
• Participating in room turnover, cleaning, and restocking of instruments and supplies.
• Offering assistance to other operating rooms and departments as time and need allow.
• Keeping leadership informed about equipment repairs or supply needs.
• Representing the hospital and surgical services professionally both at work and within the community.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

•        Graduate of an accredited school of nursing BSN

•        Adherence to the credentialing requirements of Luminis Health as stated in the nursing bylaws.

•        Minimum 2 years of operating room experience

Required License/Certifications:

•        Current licensure as a registered nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing

•        BLS, ACLS- American Heart Association Health Provider

•        Certification preferred

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

Employees in this position may be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. The role requires sustained concentration on moderate to fine details and the ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds. Candidates must be able to hear normal sounds, even with background noise, and maintain attention to schedules, tasks, and ongoing activities. The position involves prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking. Staff must be able to conceptualize and carry out tasks effectively and adhere to radiation safety precautions, with protective equipment provided. Work is primarily on the day shift with rotating on-call responsibilities, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Position Objective:

The surgical assistant position is a surgery based advanced practice position which includes direct patient care activities under the direct supervision of the surgeon during the first assisting phase of the intraoperative experience.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

1. Competently assists with proper patient positioning, prepping and draping.
2. Maintains aseptic technique and infection control practices.
3. Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative techniques for all procedures.
4. Works collaboratively with the OR team in pulling equipment and supplies.
5. Assisting with room turnover and improving first case starts.
6. Competent and proficient to assist with all specialties and all surgeons as assigned.
7. Employs and demonstrates team concept with action and communication. Performs functions intra-operatively under the direction of the surgeon and within the scope of practice, experience and capabilities.
8. Provides hemostasis by clamping, coagulating and ligating vessels.
9. Provides surgical exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning and sponging techniques. Performs wound closure as directed by the surgeon using suture, mechanical staplers to include peritoneum, fascia, subcutaneous tissue and skin.
10. Dissects and creates small incisional wounds for drains, cannulas and trocars as verbally directed and indicated by the surgeon. Applies surgical dressing. Supports infection control practices as directed by departmental and regulatory standards.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Successful completion of an accredited certified surgical assistant program.

• Two (2) years experience as a surgical assistant 

RequiredLicense/Certifications:

Certified as a surgical assistant

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands -

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position.  This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Position Objective:

Under supervision of the O.R. Clinical Director monitors, controls and records the movement of patients in the Operating Room and performs a variety of complex clerical tasks. Works in partnership with other staff members and physicians; and proactively identifies and provides for the customers’ needs. 

Essential Job Duties:

• Answers the phone courteously and professionally per department guidelines, responds to inquiries, and refers all calls as appropriate.
• Assists with the training and orientation of new staff providing performance feedback.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of downtime and/or disaster procedure; and effectively demonstrates the ability to perform job function during such conditions. 
• Under the supervision of the OR Clinical Director monitors, controls and records the movement of patients, physicians and staff in the Operating Room.
• Performs a variety of complex clerical tasks: Posting cases, obtain appropriate preference lists for posted procedure(s) as needed in collaboration with team leader.  Trigger & verify charges, matching invoices to the appropriate case, ensuring costs are accurately captured. 
• Responsible for the input of charges, including creation and maintenance of a catalog with implant pricing that utilizes both original invoices and the charge reconciliation program. Also, verifying, triggering and finally, posting all OR charges in collaboration with the Charge Capture Coordinator.
• Accurately and completely posts all emergency and elective waitlist surgical procedures and channels emergency postings to Anesthesia In Charge, OR Charge Nurse and Central Sterile Processing. In addition, posts and schedules all Endoscopic cases after 5 pm daily and on weekends.
• Collaboratively works with all internal and external customers; proactively identifies and provides for the customers’ needs using appropriate quality service standards as identified in AAMC Code of Conduct.  Exercises cooperation, flexibility, understanding and patience in dealing respectfully with customers.
• Notifies support services when there are issues related to housekeeping or facilities maintenance. Follows up on identified issues and assures action is taken.
• Responsible for maintaining time and attendance records for the HPOR and Central Sterile Services, as well as monitoring and correcting time cards in the electronic payroll system.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 Educational/Experience Requirements:

Required Minimum Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Required Minimum Experience:

• Basic computer knowledge required, with the ability to enter data.
• Minimum two-year clerical experience in a clinical setting required

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in Perioperative Services preferred.
• Experience with automated scheduling systems or clinical information systems.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Required License/Certifications:

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

• Weekend, shift work, holiday, on-call & overtime may be required.
• Work is performed on a patient care unit and involves contact with patients and health care providers.
• There is potential for exposure to patient with infectious diseases requiring the observance of safe work practices.  Work is primarily performed in a perioperative environment.

Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.