Registered Nurse (RN) PRN - Main PACU - Anderson Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Cincinnati, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) position provides nursing care to patients in a surgical and post-anesthesia care setting. The nurse assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, implements clinical nursing interventions, develops and carries out care plans, and helps maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and manages patient care in coordination with the surgical team and other care providers. Duties include 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) 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) qualification.
• 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 maintain a safe and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree