Registered Nurse (RN) - Howland Outpatient Surgery

Mercy Health BSMH • Warren, OH

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About The Position

Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to enhancing the health and well-being of people through exceptional patient care. Its culture emphasizes compassion, collaboration, excellence, respect, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship.

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) at Howland Outpatient Surgery delivers nursing care to patients by assessing their status, prioritizing problems and needs, providing clinical interventions, developing and carrying out care plans, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN manages patient care in the operating room and coordinates the surgical team's needs with other care providers. Responsibilities include pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, including assessment and discharge instructions.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited associate or bachelor's degree nursing program and hold current state RN licensure. BLS is required before direct patient care, along with ACLS or PALS as applicable; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within six months depending on department requirements. CNOR and SGNA credentials are preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate degree or bachelor's degree program in Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from an approved source before providing direct patient care.
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from an approved source before providing direct patient care; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within six months depending on surgical department requirements.

Nice To Haves

• CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse certification.
• SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates qualification.
• Two years of RN experience in a Critical Care Department.
• Completion of an OR internship program.
• Successful completion of Peri-op 101.

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 nursing care for patients in the operating room and coordinate the surgical team's needs with other care providers.
• Provide pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, including assessment and discharge instructions.
• Assess patient status, determine priorities for patient problems and needs, and implement clinical nursing interventions.
• Develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
• 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• HSA/FSA options and life insurance.
• Mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off.
• Parental and FMLA leave.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• 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