Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Surgery Department - Clermont Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Batavia, OH

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About The Position

The Operating Room Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to patients, including acute and critical patients who require intensive medical care. The role uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, prioritize problems and needs, develop and perform care plans, improve patient outcomes, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The nurse manages patient care within the operating room and coordinates surgical-team needs with other care providers. Care includes pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative assessment and support, as well as discharge instructions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate’s or bachelor’s degree program in Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Obtain BLS and ACLS or PALS certification from an approved source before providing direct patient care; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within six months depending on specific 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.
• BLS and 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 nursing care of the patient within the operating room 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.
• 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 based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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