Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre Admission Testing - Harbour View Medical Center
About The Position
The Registered Nurse position at Bon Secours’ Harbour View Medical Center is responsible for providing exceptional nursing care to patients. The role uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, prioritize patient problems and needs, implement clinical nursing interventions, develop and carry out care plans, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The posting identifies the department as Pre-Admission Testing, while the job summary and duties also describe Operating Room nursing care. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts initial and ongoing patient assessments; supports a safe and comfortable surgical environment; coordinates patient care in the OR with the needs of the surgical team and other care providers; and provides pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, including assessment and discharge instructions. Other duties may be assigned.
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; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support is 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 based on department requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Surgical Services RN experience (identified as ideal candidate experience).
- 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 surgery and the 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 OR 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.
- Assess patient status, prioritize patient problems and needs, implement clinical nursing interventions, and develop and perform patient care plans.
- 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.
- Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
