RN OR

CHI Mercy Health Valley City•Valley City, ND

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Exceptional Team as an OR RN at CHI Mercy Health Valley City! Are you a skilled and compassionate Operating Room Registered Nurse looking for a fulfilling career in a supportive and community-focused environment? Look no further! CHI Mercy Health Valley City is seeking a dedicated OR RN to join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients. At CHI Mercy Health Valley City, we believe in providing exceptional patient care while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. You'll be part of a close-knit team where your skills are valued, your contributions are recognized, and your professional growth is encouraged. Valley City offers a charming small-town atmosphere with access to beautiful natural surroundings, making it a great place to live and work. We are committed to a culture of excellence, patient advocacy, and continuous improvement. Beyond General Surgery: A Focus on Specialized Care While you'll be a vital part of our general operating room, you'll also have the unique opportunity to contribute to our specialized Pain Management Clinic. Our Pain Management Clinic is dedicated to providing comprehensive and individualized care to patients suffering from chronic pain. As an OR RN, your expertise will be crucial in supporting a variety of interventional pain procedures performed within the OR setting. This includes assisting with procedures such as: Epidural Steroid Injections: Providing relief for spinal pain. Nerve Blocks: Targeting specific nerves to alleviate localized pain. Radiofrequency Ablation: Minimally invasive procedure to disrupt pain signals. Joint Injections: Addressing pain in various joints. This specialized focus offers an exciting opportunity to expand your skill set, learn new procedures, and directly contribute to improving our patients' quality of life by helping them manage their pain effectively.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
Current, unenciperected Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Dakota, or ability to obtain prior to start date.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse in an Operating Room setting.

Responsibilities

Provide expert, patient-centered nursing care throughout the perioperative experience, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the nursing care of surgical patients of all ages, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Act as a patient advocate, communicating effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.
Prepare the operating room for surgical procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies are readily available and sterile.
Assist the surgical team during procedures, including scrubbing, circulating, and monitoring the patient's physiological responses.
Document all aspects of patient care accurately and thoroughly in the electronic health record.
Educate patients and families about surgical procedures, recovery, and post-operative care instructions.
Maintain a sterile environment and adhere to all infection control protocols.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a culture of continuous learning.
Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals.