Perioperative Nurse Training Program - Operating Room (OR), Jewish Hospital, March 1st, 2027 next cohort start date

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a paid, six-month educational program for registered nurses interested in a career in Surgical Services. The program prepares nurses for Operating Room nursing through a standardized, evidence-based online curriculum, textbook readings, hands-on skills labs, and a clinical practicum. Participants work alongside an Operating Room staff nurse preceptor and receive peer support, nurturing, and continuous feedback. The March 1, 2027 cohort requires full-time work on 8-hour days during training. After successfully completing the program, participants will be offered a full-time position. Most positions are usually on first shift, but other shifts may be offered based on department needs. OR surgical nurses participate in weekend and holiday rotations and are required to take call. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse provides patient care across the care continuum, collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team, and performs the nursing duties described in the posting. The role also includes professional development, collaboration, compliance, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Registered Nurse; the program is open to external and internal RNs, and experienced nurses and new graduates may apply.
Demonstrated genuine desire to enter the surgical nursing field.
Completion of at least a four-hour shadowing experience in surgery before acceptance into the program.
External candidates prepared with an Associate of Science in Nursing must be willing to enroll in a BSN program within one year and complete it within five years.
Internal candidates with a current BSN commitment must continue their degree path.
A Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license from the NCSBN may be accepted in lieu of a Kentucky nursing license, per the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
Work full time, including 8-hour days during the training program; the position's typical shift length is 8–12 hours, with shorter shifts possibly available depending on department needs.
Meet the agreed FTE hours per week.

Responsibilities

Conduct systematic and comprehensive patient health assessments from admission or encounter through discharge, collaborating with patients, families, and the healthcare team to promote safety and prevent adverse outcomes.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess medication effects, and document administration according to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Develop individualized plans of care with patients and families using current scientific knowledge, care standards, patient safety goals, and multidisciplinary team input.
Identify and prioritize patient problems based on assessment data, safety considerations, patient and family goals, preferences, nursing interventions, and the medical plan of care.
Implement nursing interventions and use competent clinical judgment and the chain of command to meet patient and family needs and achieve care goals.
Assess, conduct, and evaluate patient and family teaching, considering age, learning needs, and cultural background.
Review patient and family responses to interventions, revise care plans with the healthcare team, and address care variances or potential adverse events.
Advocate for patients and families, respect their rights and preferences, prepare them for discharge, and obtain feedback to support positive patient satisfaction.
Collaborate with and appropriately monitor and delegate to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements.
Demonstrate professional conduct and appearance and accountability for actions and outcomes.
Orient new healthcare team members and supervise students in assigned duties.
May serve as relief charge nurse when unit needs arise.
Maintain professional competency through continuing education, competency demonstration, licensure, and professional activities.
Participate in evidence-based practice activities, discuss care outcomes, support improvements in care delivery, and remain current with compliance, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Communicate constructively as a collaborative healthcare team member, help resolve clinical and interdepartmental problems and conflicts, and give and receive peer feedback.
Perform duties cost-effectively while avoiding waste without compromising quality of care or service.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Complete at least four hours of shadowing in surgery before acceptance into the program.
Participate in weekend and holiday rotations and take call as an OR surgical nurse.