Role Overview: Provides direct patient care in the operating room, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing activities within established standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration. Participates in ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop and communicate individualized care plans.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural backgrounds.
- Develop and document care plans with clear goals, ensuring effective communication across care teams.
- Maintain a safe environment, adhering to safety protocols and standards of nursing care.
- Contribute to professional development and quality improvement activities.
Qualifications & Skills:
- RN license required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
- Experience in an operating room setting is preferred but not mandatory.
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work safely and remain alert in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information: The role involves working various shift lengths, with no weekday call requirement and rotating weekend call. Opportunities for career advancement through a professional development ladder, with associated pay increases, are available. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and wellness resources. The position emphasizes excellence in nursing practice and patient care in a Magnet®-recognized hospital environment.