Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Admission Testing - Fairfield Hospital

Mercy Health • Fairfield, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse position delivers nursing care to patients by assessing patient status, prioritizing patient problems and needs, implementing clinical nursing interventions, developing and performing care plans, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessments, and coordinates patient care with other providers. The posting describes operating-room responsibilities, including supporting a safe and comfortable surgical environment and managing nursing care within the OR. The department is Pre-Admission Testing at Fairfield Hospital.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate degree or bachelor's degree nursing program.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within six months based on department requirements.

Nice To Haves

• CNOR certification.
• SGNA membership or qualification.
• Two years of RN experience in a Critical Care Department.
• Completion of an OR internship program.
• Successful completion of Peri-op 101.
• BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification preferred at hire.

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 the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinate the needs of the surgical team with other care providers.
• Provide pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, including assessment and discharge instructions.
• Assess patient status and prioritize patient problems and needs.
• Implement clinical nursing interventions for acute and critical patients requiring intensive medical care.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• 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. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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