Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

About The Position

Beloit Health System at Beloit Memorial Hospital is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Registered Nurse to join its surgical team. The nurse assists with complex cardiovascular procedures, collaborates with surgeons and interdisciplinary teams, and provides patient care in a fast-paced operating room environment. Under general supervision, the CVOR Registered Nurse plans, coordinates, supervises, and provides care to patients throughout the lifespan using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse prepares patients for surgical procedures in collaboration with other professional disciplines to support effective care delivery and desired outcomes. The position is benefit eligible and includes a first shift schedule of 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 40 hours per week, and an on-call rotation. A sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; an ADN, diploma, BSN, or MSN is acceptable.
Wisconsin nursing license, compact license, or temporary permit required. If using a compact license, an application for a Wisconsin nursing license must be initiated within 30 days of the start date.
CPR certification required within three months of hire.
ACLS and PALS certifications required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Surgical Services or CVOR preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess the basic physical, psychological, and social needs of patients and their families.
Plan patient care and implement each patient’s plan of care.
Evaluate patients’ health status in relation to nursing interventions and medical therapies.
Provide patient and family education as appropriate.
Follow infection control policies, including body substance isolation and bloodborne pathogen precautions.
Participate in the Quality Improvement program.
Perform unit-specific duties according to established competencies.
Complete documentation according to policy.
Set goals and prioritize care for a group of patients according to acuity.
Promote patient safety when handling, transporting, and providing medications, and protect patients from hazards, falls, and disease exposure.
Use computer software applications appropriate to the position accurately and efficiently.
Perform other assigned duties, including floating among clinical services as directed or needed.