Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) - Perrysburg Medical Center

Mercy Health BSMH • Perrysburg, OH

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About The Position

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) delivers exceptional nursing care by assessing patient status, prioritizing patient problems and needs, implementing clinical nursing interventions, developing and performing patient care plans, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. The nurse manages patient care within the operating room and coordinates the surgical team's needs with other care providers. Responsibilities include pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, as well as assessment and discharge instructions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate or bachelor's degree program in nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Obtain BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification from an approved source before providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

• BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification at hire.
• 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.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification may be required within six months based on specific surgical department requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Observe the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and help create and maintain a safe, comfortable environment for the patient.
• Manage the 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, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree