Registered Nurse (RN) - Part Time OR - Surgery Center

Riverside Health System•Williamsburg, VA

6d•$37 - $50

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and Director and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the total nursing care of assigned patients. The RN provides care in the operating room setting and uses communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to develop care plans based on patients’ physiological, psychosocial, and cultural needs. The role includes supervising and delegating to non-professional personnel and demonstrating competence in meeting the age-related needs of the patient populations served. Working under leadership and with a multidisciplinary team, the RN provides clinical care in accordance with Riverside Health System standards and facility goals. This is a part-time position with no holidays, weekends, or call.

Requirements

OR training or experience is required.
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions is required.
CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required.
ACLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required within 90 days of start.
PALS Provider certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute is required within 180 days of start.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ clinical and psychosocial needs using standards of practice relevant to the specialty and patient population.
Partner with patients and families to develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care, treatments, and procedures.
Apply evidence-based standards of practice and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
Facilitate safe transitions to the next care setting as part of the plan of care.
Adapt education methods for diverse patient populations and ensure patients and families understand the information provided.
Coordinate and individualize patient and discharge education, including education for family members and caregivers; evaluate comprehension and document it.
Delegate and prioritize tasks appropriately to support quality care and meet patient needs.
Recognize and respond to emergency situations, and identify and use support systems when needed.
Complete required clinical and quality documentation in accordance with Riverside Health System standards and regulatory requirements.
Promote timely patient throughput and provide consistent, competent, ethical care focused on quality outcomes, customer needs, evidence-based practice, and quality measures.
Supervise and delegate to non-professional personnel working directly with the RN.