Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Surgery Department - The Jewish Hospital
About The Position
The Operating Room Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients requiring surgical and intensive medical care. The nurse assesses patient status, determines the priority of patient problems and needs, implements clinical nursing interventions, develops and performs patient care plans to improve outcomes, and helps ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. In the Inpatient Surgery Department at The Jewish Hospital, the RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and manages nursing care for patients in the operating room. The role includes coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care providers and providing 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), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) must be obtained from an approved source before providing direct patient care. ACLS and/or PALS may be required within six months based on specific surgical department requirements.
Nice To Haves
- BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification preferred at hire.
- 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 the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and help create and maintain a safe, comfortable environment for the patient.
- Manage nursing care for the patient within the operating room.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
