Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) - St. Charles Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Saint Charles, OH

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About The Position

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) delivers nursing care to patients by assessing their status, prioritizing problems and needs, implementing clinical nursing interventions, developing and performing patient care plans, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. The nurse manages patient care in the operating room and coordinates the needs of the surgical team with other care providers. Responsibilities include pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, including assessment and discharge instructions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate 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 is preferred at hire and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within six months based on department requirements.

Nice To Haves

• CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse certification.
• SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates credential.
• 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 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 pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, including assessment and discharge instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree