Registered Nurse- Perioperative
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in the Perioperative department at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital provides comprehensive nursing care during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases. The nurse coordinates and delivers compassionate, quality care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating treatment, while supporting, educating, and advocating for patients and families throughout the surgical experience. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week off-shift position. The schedule includes every other weekend in-house from 0700–1930 on Saturday and Sunday, and weekday shifts from 0900–2130. Each pay period includes one full weekend and four weekday shifts. There is no assigned call except participation in the holiday call rotation for day-shift call. Mandation is not required; additional call may be picked up if desired.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Michigan.
- Clinical knowledge and critical-thinking skills to assess patient needs and develop effective nursing care plans.
- Ability to provide a broad range of professional nursing services in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Candidates with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) must enroll in an accredited BSN program within three years of hire and obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five years of hire.
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of acute care/inpatient nursing experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Previous experience in the specialty area.
- Experience with the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system.
- Relevant specialty certifications.
Responsibilities
- Conduct preoperative assessments, including patient history, physical examination, and identification of risk factors.
- Educate patients and families about the surgical process, postoperative expectations, and recovery protocols.
- Prepare patients for surgery, including verifying consent, administering medications, and coordinating preoperative protocols.
- Provide intraoperative nursing support, including positioning, instrument management, specimen handling, and maintaining a safe surgical environment.
- Monitor and document patient responses throughout perioperative care, following safety standards and best practices.
- Coordinate communication among surgical teams, anesthesia, and recovery staff.
- Provide postoperative recovery care, including pain management, wound assessment, and discharge-planning education.
- Identify and implement solutions for variances from expected patient outcomes and surgical goals.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
