Registered Nurse (RN) - Endoscopy - Springfield Regional Medical Center
About The Position
The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) delivers nursing care to patients by assessing patient status, determining the priority of patient problems and needs, implementing clinical nursing interventions for acute and critical patients, and developing and performing patient care plans to improve outcomes. The RN also ensures a safe and therapeutic environment. In the Endoscopy department at Springfield Regional Medical Center, the RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts initial and ongoing patient assessments; observes the surgery and surgical team to help maintain a safe and comfortable environment; manages the patient's nursing care in the OR; coordinates the surgical team's needs with 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's 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 the specific surgical department requirements.
Nice To Haves
- CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse certification.
- SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates membership or 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 create and maintain a safe, comfortable patient environment.
- Manage nursing care for 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
