RN, Registered Nurse Surgery Center: PT 6:30a-3p

Firelands Health•Sandusky, OH

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Surgery Center implements the nursing process and carries out physician orders for diet, medication, and treatment in accordance with Firelands standards of care. The role includes assessing patients, monitoring and evaluating the quality of care, documenting nursing interventions in care plans and medical records, and reporting findings to physicians as needed. The nurse instructs patients, staff, and family members about treatments, nursing plans, and related care to support safe discharge. The role also responds to emergencies, maintains medication and supply availability, ensures equipment and the environment are clean, and serves as an ambassador and advocate for Firelands Medical Center. The schedule is listed as part-time, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with flexibility and procedural call after hours. Firelands Health is a locally managed, not-for-profit healthcare provider serving the Sandusky Bay region. Its mission is to provide excellent healthcare, promote community wellness, and improve the lives it serves.

Requirements

Current Ohio RN license and ACLS before providing patient care.
Procedural call after hours is required.
Current ACLS and Basic EKG, or obtain them within six months of hire and maintain them as current.
Excellent organizational skills, customer service skills, and computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience is preferred.
Board certification in the area of expertise is preferred within two years.

Responsibilities

Implement the nursing process and carry out physicians’ orders for diet, medication, and treatment in accordance with Firelands standards of care.
Perform patient assessments and monitor and ensure quality care through observation and evaluation.
Document nursing interventions in care plans and medical records, and report findings to physicians as needed.
Instruct patients, staff, and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans, and related patient care to support safe discharge.
Respond to emergencies.
Maintain availability of medications and supplies.
Ensure the cleanliness of equipment and the environment.
Demonstrate service excellence and act as an ambassador and advocate for Firelands Medical Center.