CVOR Surgery- RN

Prime Healthcare • Reno, NV

3d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting in both the Main OR and Cardiovascular OR. Care is provided through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatric patients, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The nurse coordinates patient care with surgeons and anesthesiologists, directs and guides OR Technicians and other personnel, and maintains professional nursing standards. The role also collaborates with other departments and coworkers to support continuity and quality of care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization. The nurse adheres to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures; participates in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services; and serves as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital and part of Saint Mary’s Health Network and Prime Healthcare. The network provides inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services in Northern Nevada.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of previous perioperative experience or on-the-job training at Saint Mary’s.
• One year of previous Cardiovascular OR experience.
• Ability to communicate in English (speaking and writing).
• Current and valid Nevada RN License.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect peri-operative patient care in the Main OR and Cardiovascular OR using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide care to neonates, pediatric patients, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
• Coordinate patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Direct and guide the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
• Collaborate with other departments and coworkers to provide continuity and quality of patient care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization.
• Adhere to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services.
• Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed