RN - Operating Room- Full Time

Jupiter Medical Center • Lexington, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Within nursing services, the Registered Nurse assumes the accountability and responsibility as a professional nurse for providing “Patient-Centered Care” for an assigned group of patients. The RN plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care while providing a holistic view, which may include dimensions of physical, developmental, emotional, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and functional status. Assessment involves the orderly collection of information to develop a comprehensive Standard of Care to meet identified patient care outcomes and evaluate the effectiveness of a nursing plan of care. Established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures will be followed in administering nursing care. Initial assessments provide a baseline for future comparisons that can be made to individualize care. Ongoing assessment and reassessment are required to meet the patient’s changing needs. RN ensures accurate documentation and adequate supplies and is knowledgeable in equipment operation. The RN has a responsibility to act as an educator to their peers, patients, and their families. All aspects of the RN's performance support service excellence and a healing environment. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in the state of Florida
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers
• At least 2 years of OR experience
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment
• Must be able to work independently, making sound decisions
• Detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated
• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation, TB/PPD Surveillance Program, and maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• PALS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers
• CNOR Preferred

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care.
• Conducts initial assessments and ongoing reassessments to meet patient's changing needs.
• Ensures accurate documentation and adequate supplies.
• Operates equipment knowledgeably.
• Acts as an educator to peers, patients, and families.
• Supports service excellence and a healing environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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