Operating Room RN- $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Cozad Community Hospital•Cozad, NE

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Utilizes the nursing process, for the performance of patient care, to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care to achieve prioritized patient outcomes according to the RN scope of practice. Performs comprehensive admission assessments, including full body system analysis and home medication reconciliation process for med-surgical, obstetrical, newborn, pediatric, ER, and outpatients. Communicates with Surgery Department Head to plan procedures and scheduling, to assure equipment and staff is available and prepared. Pre-Op admission and recovery of patients as assigned. Assists surgeon and/or physician with procedures. Collaborates with Medical Staff, management, and other healthcare team members to coordinate and manage plan of care for patients. Performs emergency treatments as required. Assists with decontamination and sterile processing of instruments and supplies for surgical and hospital procedures. Implements and provides safe and therapeutic care for patients during surgical interventions. Performs and maintains documentation. Provides quality healthcare services to all patients and participates in providing quality metrics. Follows all HIPAA guidelines and promotes and ensures patient safety. Fulfills mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive and professional environment. Special projects and other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited College of Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Nebraska.
Basic Life Support (CPR)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within the first year of employment
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within first year of employment
Trauma Nursing Core Course certification (TNCC) only required if working in the Emergency Department
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) only required if working in the Emergency Department
AORN Perioperative 101 required within two years of employment
Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

One year of full time experience in a surgical setting preferred.
Electronic Health Records experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process, for the performance of patient care, to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate patient care to achieve prioritized patient outcomes according to the RN scope of practice.
Performs comprehensive admission assessments, including full body system analysis and home medication reconciliation process for med-surgical, obstetrical, newborn, pediatric, ER, and outpatients.
Communicates with Surgery Department Head to plan procedures and scheduling, to assure equipment and staff is available and prepared.
Pre-Op admission and recovery of patients as assigned.
Assists surgeon and/or physician with procedures.
Collaborates with Medical Staff, management, and other healthcare team members to coordinate and manage plan of care for patients.
Performs emergency treatments as required.
Assists with decontamination and sterile processing of instruments and supplies for surgical and hospital procedures.
Implements and provides safe and therapeutic care for patients during surgical interventions.
Performs and maintains documentation.
Provides quality healthcare services to all patients and participates in providing quality metrics.
Follows all HIPAA guidelines and promotes and ensures patient safety.
Fulfills mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive and professional environment.
Special projects and other duties as assigned.