Operating Room

Nursing in the Operating Room is purposeful and dynamic. The practice of perioperative nursing at Baltimore Washington Medical Center is fast paced, offering the employee a blend of practice within the nursing process as well as the latest in science and technology. New techniques and equipment are one of the hallmarks at Baltimore Washington . RNs at Baltimore Washington practice in large modern surgical suites that are designed to provide the nurse with efficiency in motion and ease of care delivery. Eleven major operating rooms are usually to full capacity, as well as two local rooms. Staffing is provided for both the evening and night shift; thus no weeknight evening or night call is required. A complete case cart system, pulled by the Central Services Staff, who are located adjacent to the Operating Room, helps the nurse deliver care efficiently, with more attention to the events at the surgical bedside. Newly employed registered nurses are provided with an orientation process designed to meet the special needs of each registered nurse.

The OR at Baltimore Washington Medical Center offers a variety of employment opportunities in the surgical area. Operating Room Assistants assist with room turnover, gather equipment for cases, obtain patients for surgical procedures, and work as surgical nursing assistants in the operating room. Scrub Technicians assist the surgeons with the correct instrumentation to complete a case. North Arundel provides incentives for those scrub technicians who are certified in their specialties, and supports attendance at specialty conferences.

The roles of the OR nurse at Baltimore Washington are varied and exciting. Baltimore Washington is one of the visionary hospitals that utilize the evolving role of the Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA). RNFAs are experienced, certified OR nurses who have received extensive didactic and practical experience in the surgical setting, and are trained to assist the surgeon in handling tissue, providing exposure, and suturing the patient.

For more information on a nursing career with Baltimore Washington Medical Center, call nurse recruiters Sue Stein at 410-787-4717 or Sue Guzinski at 410-787-4615.

Testimonials

Sue Tawes, RN, CNOR
“I have worked in the OR for over thirty years, starting as an LPN and finally working to achieve my RN. North Arundel has been very accommodating in order to help me achieve my career goals providing me with the flexibility in scheduling that I needed. I deal with a variety of challenges every day and would recommend nursing in the perioperative area at Baltimore Washington to any nurse that is interested in this area.”

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