Registered Nurse (RN) - Howland Outpatient Surgery - PRN
About The Position
The Operating Room Registered Nurse at Howland Outpatient Surgery delivers nursing care to patients through assessment, prioritization of patient needs, implementation of clinical interventions, development of care plans, and maintenance of a safe therapeutic environment. The nurse manages care within the operating room and coordinates the surgical team's needs with other care providers. Responsibilities include collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team; performing initial and ongoing assessments; observing the surgery and surgical team to help maintain a safe, comfortable environment; and providing preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, including assessment and discharge instructions. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited associate or bachelor's degree program in nursing.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- BLS certification, and ACLS or PALS certification, from an approved source before 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 membership or 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 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.
- Assess patient status and determine the priority of patient problems and needs.
- Implement clinical nursing interventions for acute and critical patients requiring intensive medical care.
- Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
