Registered Nurse (RN) - Howland Outpatient Surgery
About The Position
The Operating Room Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to surgical patients, including patients requiring acute or critical care. The RN assesses patient status, identifies and prioritizes patient problems and needs, implements clinical nursing interventions, and develops and carries out patient care plans to improve outcomes while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. The RN manages nursing care in the operating room and coordinates the needs of the surgical team with other care providers. The role includes pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, as well as patient assessment and discharge instructions. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and helps maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited associate degree or bachelor's degree program in nursing.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification are preferred at hire and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS and/or PALS may be required within six months, depending on surgical department requirements.
Nice To Haves
- 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 patient environment.
- Manage the nursing care of patients in 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.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
