RN - Emergency Department

Avita Health System•Ontario, OH

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Avita Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Endoscopy Department at Avita Ontario Hospital. The role provides direct care to patients from pediatric through geriatric populations and addresses psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. The nurse communicates with surgeons and anesthesia staff about patient conditions, helps maintain surgical equipment and inventory, and participates in performance improvement activities. The nurse assesses operating-room equipment and readiness, obtains supplies for individual cases, ensures the surgical team has what it needs, and monitors, positions, and assists patients during procedures. Hours vary. Weekend and holiday work is required annually.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
Current BLS Certification.
Current ACLS Certification.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of work experience in the operating room.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric patient populations.
Address psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment.
Communicate with surgeon and anesthesia staff continuously and as needed about patient condition.
Assist with maintenance of surgical equipment and inventory.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Assess operating-room equipment functioning and readiness.
Obtain supplies for individual cases and ensure appropriate needs of the surgical operating team are met.
Monitor, position, and assist patients during procedures.