Registered Nurse- Surgery Services
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Care is provided to neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The RN coordinates patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel, and maintains professional nursing standards. The RN collaborates with other departments to provide continuity of care and works with coworkers to support quality patient care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization. The position is accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The RN adheres to applicable regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures; participates in performance improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services; and serves as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.
Requirements
- Hold a current and valid state RN license.
- Obtain and maintain a current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire.
- Obtain and maintain a current ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire.
- Obtain and maintain a current PALS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire.
- Have at least one year of previous perioperative experience or on-the-job training.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) certification through AORN.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct and indirect peri-operative patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Coordinate patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
- Direct and guide the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
- Collaborate with other departments to provide continuity of care.
- Work with coworkers to provide quality patient care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization.
- Adhere to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
- Participate in performance improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services.
- Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.
Benefits
- A customizable benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options supporting individual growth and well-being.
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