Role Overview
The role involves providing direct patient care in a fast-paced operating room environment, focusing on trauma, acute critical care surgery, orthopedics, plastics, and reconstructive procedures. Responsibilities include assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care within established nursing standards. The nurse promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on post-treatment needs, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to develop and communicate individualized care plans. Critical skills in physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessment are essential, along with ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. This position requires working night shifts with no call or weekend duties, and offers opportunities for career advancement through a structured RN career ladder, professional development, leadership, and increased compensation based on experience and progression.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree in Nursing
- Licensure: RN license required
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience
- Experience in operating room settings is advantageous
- Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills
Key Duties
- Assess and evaluate patient needs
- Develop and implement individualized care plans
- Educate patients and families on care management
- Participate in quality improvement and safety activities
- Maintain compliance with healthcare standards and regulations
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Disability insurance and retirement contributions
- Tuition assistance and ongoing professional development
- Paid time off, flexible spending accounts, and adoption support