Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) - St. Charles Hospital
About The Position
The Operating Room Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to patients by assessing patient status, prioritizing patient problems and needs, implementing clinical nursing interventions for acute and critical patients, developing and carrying out patient care plans, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN manages nursing care for patients 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, including assessment and discharge instructions. The nurse observes the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and helps maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited associate or bachelor's degree program in nursing.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- BLS, ACLS, or PALS 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 certification.
- SGNA membership or certification through the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates.
- Two years of RN experience in a Critical Care Department.
- Completion of an OR internship program.
- Successful completion of Peri-op 101.
- BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification is 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 and comfortable environment for the patient.
- Manage nursing care of the patient within 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.
- Assess patient status and determine the priority of patient problems and needs.
- Implement clinical nursing interventions for acute and critical patients requiring intensive medical care.
- Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
