Registered Nurse Surgery CVOR
About The Position
The Registered Nurse Surgery CVOR supports safe, patient-centered perioperative care and contributes to decisions that improve patient outcomes and nursing practice. The position works collaboratively with surgical staff, providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and unit leaders. The organization offers self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance, ongoing investment in operating-room equipment, and opportunities to share suggestions through rounding and hospital councils. On-call coverage is required during select non-business hours. The nurse evaluates patients before surgery, prepares them for procedures, provides education to patients and families, monitors and documents patient condition, and responds to emergencies. The role applies the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to deliver safe care and support evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
- Associate degree.
- At least 1 year of operating room experience.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- NIH Stroke Scale certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
Nice To Haves
- CVOR experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
- Provide patient and family education about the procedure and perioperative process.
- Prepare patients for surgery, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
- Participate in surgical site verification, briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols according to hospital policy.
- Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while applying evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team, including providers, surgeons, and surgical technologists.
- Apply the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care.
- Assess patient condition, monitor patients throughout the shift, and thoroughly document changes and care provided.
- Educate patients and families or caregivers about medical conditions, treatment, and follow-up measures.
- Participate in on-call coverage during select non-business hours.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
- Free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off and paid family leave.
- Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
