Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Distro • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Registered Nurse practices nursing in accordance with organizational nursing philosophies, state board of nursing standards, the state nurse practice act, and other governing regulations. The role provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, friends, and coworkers, and collaborates with patients, caregivers, and multidisciplinary team members to support optimal outcomes and patient experience.

The nurse assesses and analyzes patient data, prioritizes and implements plans of care, coordinates care delivery, and uses interventions to improve outcomes in a safe, respectful, and ethical environment. The role communicates changes in patient condition to providers and coordinates with the multidisciplinary team to support safe transitions and continuity of care. Responsibilities also include maintaining a clean and safe work environment through proper handling of instruments, equipment, and supplies under infection-control protocols. The nurse may also manage nursing-supply inventory.

This position is based at Franciscan Surgery Center, an ambulatory surgery center. Local candidates are required. The schedule does not include weekends or holidays.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Previous Operating Room experience.
• Active listening skills.
• Ability to adapt to multiple clinical settings.
• Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Ability to manage conflict and handle complaints tactfully.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.
• Time management skills.
• Proficiency with electronic health records for planning, evaluating, and implementing patient care.
• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association is preferred unless required by the unit.

Responsibilities

• Practice nursing according to organizational nursing philosophies, state board of nursing standards, the state nurse practice act, and other governing regulations.
• Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, friends, and coworkers.
• Collaborate with patients, families or primary caregivers, and multidisciplinary team members to promote optimal patient outcomes and an improved patient experience.
• Assess, collect, and analyze comprehensive objective, subjective, psychosocial, and cultural data relevant to the patient's condition.
• Prioritize and implement the plan of care, coordinate care delivery, and employ interventions to improve outcomes while maintaining a safe, respectful, and ethical practice environment.
• Communicate timely changes in patient assessments and reassessments to providers when those changes warrant consideration or adjustment to the plan of care.
• Coordinate communication with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate safe transitions and continuity of care.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by handling and clearing instruments, equipment, and supplies in accordance with infection-control policies and protocols.
• May maintain nursing-supply inventory by checking stock and outdated items, determining inventory levels, anticipating supply needs, and placing orders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree