Registered Nurse Operating Room

Intermountain Health•Layton, UT

4d•$35 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The staff RN uses the nursing process, technology, therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practice, and coordination with other health team members. In the operating room, the RN delivers specialized perioperative care in a fast-paced surgical setting, partnering with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe and efficient procedures. The role supports individualized patient care and involves coordination of care, patient and family education, and evaluation of care outcomes. The position is based at Intermountain Health Layton Hospital in Layton, Utah. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with shifts of 8, 10, or 12 hours between 5:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Weeknight and weekend call rotations are required, with holidays covered through scheduled call shifts. Scheduling may vary based on position and department needs.

Requirements

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice.
Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution; the degree will be verified.
RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain a BSN within four years of their hire date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Skills in patient care delivery, nursing fundamentals, interdisciplinary teamwork, documentation, professional etiquette, accountability, patient care coordination, communication, patient evaluation, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, social, and psychological status, including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate.
Seek and evaluate information from patients, families, physicians, interdisciplinary team members, non-nursing disciplines, and support staff.
Collaboratively develop individualized plans of care using assessment information and critical thinking.
Involve patients, families, team members, and physicians in care planning, including needed education.
Plan for patients’ further support needs after the current episode of care, including teaching, referrals, and follow-up.
Direct the interdisciplinary care team through delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate.
Provide or delegate care consistent with the plan of care, guidelines of care, and professional licensure provisions.
Set priorities and coordinate and organize patient care delivery by managing time, supplies, and resources effectively.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions by reviewing goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction.
Revise the plan of care as indicated and reassess changes as appropriate.
Promote the nursing profession and participate in the development of others.
Integrate legal and ethical standards into practice, comply with regulatory standards, practice within licensure scope, document accurately and on time, and understand the legal implications of care delivery.
Partner with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe and efficient procedures.