Role Overview:
Provides direct patient care in the operating room, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, within established nursing standards.
Responsibilities:
- Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
- Participates in activities that enhance patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, along with professional development.
- Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the healthcare team, patients, and families.
- Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, respecting patient preferences and barriers to involvement.
- Ensures communication of care plans across the continuum and maintains a safe working environment, as safety-sensitive position.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Licenses: RN license required.
- Experience: No prior experience necessary; 2+ years preferred for advanced roles.
Additional Details:
- Opportunity for professional growth through career ladder programs that increase compensation and responsibilities.
- Comprehensive benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more.
- Work involves general surgery and may include call shifts; experience in OR preferred, with robotic surgical systems available.