RN in the Operating Room

The Registered Nurse in the Operating Room circulates and coordinates the surgical team to provide optimum perioperative nursing care and serves as the patient's advocate. This role involves coordinating nursing care, supporting professional practice, and functioning within the Mayo Nursing Care Model to plan, implement, and evaluate all phases of patient care. The position requires leadership, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within a modern hospital environment.