Registered Nurse (RN- Scrub/ OR- Tiffin Mercy Health
About The Position
The Operating Room Registered Nurse delivers exceptional nursing care to patients requiring surgical care. The role uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, prioritize problems and needs, implement clinical nursing interventions, develop and perform patient care plans, and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN manages nursing care within the operating room and coordinates the needs of the surgical team with other care providers. Care includes preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative assessment and discharge instructions. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and observes the surgery and surgical team to help maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited associate's or bachelor's degree program in Nursing.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within six months based on specific surgical department requirements.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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 of the patient within the operating room and coordinate the surgical team’s needs with other care providers.
- Provide preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
