Air Force AFSC · Medical
46SX Operating Room Nurse
Overview
Operating Room Nurses assess patients and implement nursing care before, during, and after surgery. They provide direct, individualized care to surgical patients in Air Force operating facilities around the world.
Core Skills
- Perioperative nursing care (pre-op, intra-op, post-op)
- Operating room workflow and sterile technique
- Surgical instrumentation and equipment coordination
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Electronic health record documentation
- Interdisciplinary team communication
- Time management in high-acuity environments
- Patient and family education
- Policy and procedure adherence
- Quality and safety reporting
Civilian Software & Tools
- Apache Spark
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- Google Docs
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- Kronos Workforce Timekeeper
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
Civilian Career Paths
- Nursing
- Surgical Technology
- Clinical Technician
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State RN Licensure
- BLS
Career Growth
- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
- ACLS
Also Common
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
What the Work Involves
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.
Related Occupations
- Nurse Practitioners
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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