New Graduate Registered Nurse: Perioperative Explore Program - Unity Hospital

Rochester Regional Health•Muscatine, IA
•$39 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Start your nursing career at Rochester Regional Health in an education-oriented setting surrounded by a team devoted to your success. As a New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) you will learn alongside our dedicated professionals while becoming the future of exceptional patient care. Join our team and experience opportunities tailored to your growth across dynamic programs and specialties, allowing you to discover your passion. Perioperative nurses have the opportunity to care for patients from the following surgical specialties; General Surgery, Robotics, Gynecology, Breast Surgery, Orthopedic, Urology, and Vascular. Pre-Operative Unit (Pre-Op) is the entry point for many patients having surgical procedures. This unit provides pre-arrival education and readiness. ​The Operating Room (OR) at Unity Hospital offers elective and emergency surgeries performed daily in our 14 operating rooms. The Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) is a 14-bed critical care unit providing care for patients who are recovering from surgery. How the Perioperative Explore Program works: Complete learning experiences in our pre-operative, operative, and recovery units. This immersive program provides hands-on training alongside an experienced nurse preceptor. Participate in weekly discussions, simulations, or educational meetings. At completion of the program, the licensed RN will be hired full-time into an available open position in either Preadmission, Operating Room, Post Surgery or Gastroenterology (GI).

Requirements

  • Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
  • Registered Nurse license in New York State
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

  • Patient Care & Service: Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; performing various treatment procedures; providing physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members
  • Planning & Communication: Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient’s unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress
  • Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management: Demonstrate proficient use of an EHR – including accurate patient and provider documentation and communication
  • Compliance: Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements
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