Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Distro • Indianapolis, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Surgery Center is hiring an Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) for an ambulatory surgery center. The RN practices in accordance with organizational nursing philosophies, state board of nursing standards of care, the state nurse practice act, and other governing regulations. The role provides compassionate support to patients, families, friends, and coworkers and collaborates with patients, caregivers, and multidisciplinary team members to promote optimal outcomes and a positive patient experience. The RN assesses patient data, plans and coordinates care, communicates changes in patient condition, and helps maintain a safe, respectful, ethical, and clean clinical environment. The schedule has no 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 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 support optimal outcomes and improve the patient experience.
• Assess, collect, and analyze objective, subjective, psychosocial, and cultural data relevant to patient condition.
• Prioritize and implement the plan of care, coordinate care delivery, and use interventions to improve patient outcomes while maintaining a safe, respectful, and ethical practice environment.
• Communicate timely changes in patient assessment and reassessment to providers when changes warrant consideration or adjustment to the plan of care.
• Coordinate communication with multidisciplinary team members to support 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 monitor nursing supplies, check stock and outdated items, anticipate supply needs, and place orders.

What This Job Offers

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