Registered Nurse (RN) - Main Operating Room (OR) - Anderson Hospital

Mercyhealth • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Surgical Services Registered Nurse (RN) delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient's problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness. Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures. Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments. Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department. Delegates tasks and functions according to applicable laws, regulations, and standards, taking into consideration the competency of the assignee. Responsible for managing the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care providers necessary for completion of surgery. Observes the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and assists the team to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient. Provides preop, intraop, and post-op care, including assessment and discharge instructions. Assess the patient's condition before, during, and after the operation to ensure an optimal outcome for the patient. Anticipates the scrub nurse's needs and opens sterile packs, operates equipment, and keeps accurate records. Responsible for reprocessing if on Endoscopy team.

Requirements

• Current RN License in the state of practice.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification.
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred).
• 2 years of Critical Care experience (preferred).
• Completion of OR internship program (preferred).
• Successful completion of Periop 101 (preferred).

Nice To Haves

• CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse.
• SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates.

Responsibilities

• Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment.
• Analyzes assessment data and creates a plan of care.
• Implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness.
• Administers medications in a safe manner.
• Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination.
• Acts as a patient safety advocate.
• Delegates tasks and functions according to applicable laws and standards.
• Manages nursing care of the patient within the OR.
• Coordinates the needs of the surgical team.
• Provides preop, intraop, and post-op care.
• Assesses the patient's condition before, during, and after the operation.
• Anticipates the scrub nurse's needs and operates equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance with AD&D.
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible.
• Paid time off.
• Educational Assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree