Registered Nurse (RN) - Howland Outpatient Surgery

Mercy Health • Warren, OH

17h

About The Position

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) delivers nursing care to patients by assessing their status, prioritizing their problems and needs, implementing clinical nursing interventions, developing and carrying out care plans to improve outcomes, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN manages patient 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 assessment and discharge instructions, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate or bachelor’s degree program in nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification is 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 depending on department requirements.

Nice To Haves

• CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse certification.
• SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates certification.
• 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 surgery and the surgical team from a broad perspective, helping create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient.
• Manage nursing care of the patient within the operating room and coordinate the needs of the surgical team with other care providers.
• Provide pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, including assessment and discharge instructions.
• 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.
• Backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree