Registered Nurse - Surgery

Landmark Medical Center•Woonsocket, RI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Landmark Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting. The nurse uses the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to care for neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The position coordinates patient care with surgeons and anesthesiologists and directs and guides OR Technicians and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The nurse collaborates with other departments and coworkers to support continuity of care, quality patient care, efficient patient flow, and unit organization. The role also requires compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures; participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services; and serving as a resource for other personnel as appropriate. The position is at Landmark Medical Center, a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained as current.
Current ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained as current.
Current PALS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained as current.
At least one year of previous perioperative experience or on-the-job training.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) certification (AORN) preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Provide care for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Coordinate patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
Direct and guide the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
Collaborate with other departments and coworkers to provide continuity and quality of care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization.
Adhere to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services.
Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.