Registered Nurse - Outpatient Surgery OR

Crouse Hospital•Syracuse, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Crouse Health’s Physician’s Office Building Surgery team is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide clinical expertise and care for patients and their caregivers, planning and delivering treatment safely, efficiently, and effectively. The Operating Room nurse cares for patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. Duties include preoperative assessment, administering medications, preparing the operating room, monitoring vital signs, assisting the surgical team, and providing postoperative care. The position is based at the Physician Office Building Surgery Center and may also float to the Madison Irving Surgery Center. The pay range is $39.78–$51.50 per hour, and a sign-on bonus is available for experienced RNs.

Requirements

Current New York State Registered Nurse license.
Graduate of an accredited nursing degree program.
One year of Operating Room or Surgical Nursing experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
For RNs licensed in or after 2017, completion of a Bachelor of Nursing degree within eight years of the date the license was obtained.
Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six months of the hire date.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preferred.
Certification in a specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply professional judgment and knowledge of roles consistent with the Crouse Hospital Professional Nursing Practice Model.
Carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with legal requirements under the Registered Nurse Scope of Practice, emphasizing a culture of safe care.
Perform activities requiring assessment, planning, diagnosing, evaluating, judgment, problem-solving, and creating and implementing the plan of care.
Educate patients and families to promote health, facilitate rehabilitation, and maintain wellness.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care and revise the plan as appropriate.
Monitor and evaluate patient responses to treatment and the plan of care during the hospital stay.
Use and engage in evidence-based practice to deliver quality patient care.
Demonstrate critical-thinking skills in clinical problem-solving situations.
Provide preoperative assessment, administer medications, set up the operating room, monitor vital signs, assist the surgical team, and provide postoperative care.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
401(k).
Company-paid life insurance.
Tuition assistance and workforce development opportunities.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee discounts on inpatient and outpatient services, hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
YMCA subsidy program.
Clinical Nursing Pathway Program designed to foster career growth and progression.
Sign-on bonus for experienced RNs.