Registered Nurse Operating Room AHWFB
About The Position
The Registered Nurse Operating Room provides nursing care using the nursing process, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care. The nurse monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes while promoting a culture of safety and evaluating patient, team, and unit outcomes. The role may include administering medications, treatments, and therapies according to clinical protocols and procedures. The nurse maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation; communicates effectively; delegates appropriately; and contributes to professional governance, unit councils, quality initiatives, and evidence-based practice. The role requires ethical decision-making, adherence to the ANA Code of Ethics, ongoing professional development, and required certifications and education. The nurse may be required to float within the designated service area and must provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served. This is a full-time position of 36 hours per week. The schedule spans Sunday through Saturday, with shifts listed as 0615–1845 and 1815–0645. Nights, weekends, and holidays are included; there are no on-call requirements. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
- Typically, 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
- Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
- Time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proficiency with computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
- Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
- Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
- Ability to perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
- Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
- Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.
- Must wear protective clothing and equipment as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable disease.
- Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
- Additional department-specific physical requirements may be identified by the nurse leader.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Engage in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
- Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
- Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes.
- Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
- Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes continuously and take action as needed.
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
- Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
- Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
- Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, practice ethical decision-making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
- Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
- Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation.
- Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient care needs.
- Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs, consistent with departmental policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Competitive compensation
- Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
