Registered Nurse (RN) - Howland Outpatient Surgery

Mercy Health BSMH • Howland Township, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) at Howland Outpatient Surgery delivers exceptional nursing care by assessing patient status, prioritizing patient problems and needs, implementing clinical interventions, developing and performing care plans, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN manages the patient's nursing care in the operating room and coordinates the needs of the surgical team with other care providers.

The role includes pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, including patient assessment and discharge instructions. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and observes the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective to help create and maintain a safe, comfortable environment for the patient. Other duties may be assigned.

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 certification; preferred at hire and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification; 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 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 and comfortable environment for the patient.
• Manage the nursing care of patients within the operating room 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, determine the priority of 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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree