Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Mercy Health • Springfield, OH

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About The Position

Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of all people through exceptional care. The Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy position at Springfield Regional Medical Center delivers nursing care to patients by assessing their status and needs, prioritizing problems, implementing clinical interventions, developing and carrying out care plans, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment.

The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and manages nursing care for patients in the operating room, coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care providers. The role includes pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, including patient assessment and discharge instructions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate or bachelor's degree program in nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS Basic Life Support, ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support, or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

• BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification preferred at hire; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within six months depending on surgical department requirements.
• CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse certification.
• SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates certification.
• Two years of RN experience in a Critical Care Department.
• Completion of an OR internship program.
• Successful completion of Peri-op 101.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Observe the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and help create and maintain a safe, comfortable environment for the patient.
• Manage nursing care for the patient within the operating room and coordinate the surgical team's needs with other care providers.
• Provide pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, including assessment and discharge instructions.
• Assess patient status, prioritize patient problems and needs, and implement clinical nursing interventions.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree