Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) - Memorial Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Mechanicsville, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to patients requiring surgical and intensive medical care. The role assesses patient status, determines priorities, implements clinical nursing interventions, and develops and carries out care plans to improve patient outcomes while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. The nurse manages patient care within the operating room and coordinates surgical-team needs with other care providers. Responsibilities include preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, including assessment and discharge instructions. This position is at Memorial Regional Medical Center on the Inpatient Surgery department and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on day shift. The position may be eligible for a bonus of up to $5,000 for external applicants with at least one year of RN experience; internal associates are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate degree or bachelor's degree nursing program.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS (Basic Life Support).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred at hire; the applicable certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS and/or PALS may be required within six months based on specific surgical department requirements.

Nice To Haves

• CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse), preferred but not required.
• SGNA (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates), preferred but not required.
• Two years of RN experience in a Critical Care Department, preferred but not required.
• Completion of an OR internship program, preferred but not required.
• Successful completion of Peri-op 101, preferred but not required.

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 in the operating room and coordinate the surgical team's needs with other care providers.
• Provide preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, including assessment and discharge instructions.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentives.
• Referral bonuses.
• 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.
• Backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Potential sign-on bonus up to $5,000 for eligible external applicants with at least one year of RN experience; internal associates are not eligible.

What This Job Offers

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