Inpatient Operating Room Nurse

Hancock Regional Hospital; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana, is seeking a Staff RN to provide comprehensive patient care, lead patient care teams, and ensure alignment with hospital policies. The role emphasizes nursing processes, clinical judgment, and compassionate service.

The ideal candidate will hold an accredited nursing degree, current Indiana RN license, and certifications such as CPR, ACLS, and PALS, with CNOR preferred.

Qualifications

• RN must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Indiana RN license is required for practice.
• Mandatory CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required.
• CNOR certification is preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill for safe, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Demonstrate leadership by guiding patient care teams and following instructions accurately.
• Serve as professional role model and educate patients, families, and colleagues.
• Coordinate discharge planning and collaborate with physicians and care team members.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Nursing Assessment

Patient Education

Care Coordination

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Current Indiana RN License

Tools

ACLS

PALS

CPR

CNOR Preferred

Job description

• The Staff RN will assist in documentation, providing supplies, prepping patient for surgery.
• The Staff RN oversees CST's and Surgery Tech's and provides and documents care consistent with hospital, departmental, and unit policies/procedures/protocols.
• The Staff RN honors individuals’ right to privacy, dignity, respect, and confidentiality at all times.
• The Staff RN collaborates with other members of the health team regarding patient care needs and responsibilities, and delegates, as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge and technical skill necessary for providing competent, comprehensive patient care.
• Demonstrates leadership abilities including ability to give and follow instructions accurately.
• Provides positive, professional role model for others.
• Demonstrates ability to teach/instruct patients, families, and colleagues.
• Clinical Practice: Implements the nursing process with all patients to whom assigned according to network standards, policy and procedure. Provides safe patient centered, compassionate, competent care utilizing nursing process, founded in science, within the scope of practice for the Registered Nurse. Models professional nursing ethical practice. Demonstrates application of all facets of the nursing process: Nursing Assessment, Care Planning, Discharge Planning, Care Coordination, Delegation, and Evaluation of effectiveness of care.
• Department/unit Accountabilities: Provides Leadership for Patient Care Teams and Processes.
• Education/ Training: Provides Patient and Family Education by Facilitating Learning.
• Communication: Communicates and Collaborates effectively.
• Critical Thinking: Exhibits clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• Collaboration: Collaborates with physician regarding patient needs. Collaborates with care team members to accomplish patient needs and meet care standards.
• Individuals may not perform all of these duties, or may perform additional, related duties not listed here.
• Reads, writes, speaks, and understands English effectively.
• Hears spoken word as well as telephone and equipment alarms.
• Sees well, with correction, at a distance of at least 20 feet and up close.
• Able to lift patients and equipment, using proper body mechanics.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of situations, change, and new learnings
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Ability to effectively manage conflicts
• Ability to independently manage time and priorities
• Ability to independently resolve problems
• Ability to perform basic computer functions
• Ability to use patient care skills to provide an exceptional experience
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Functions professionally under stressful or emergency conditions.
• Utilizes effective verbal, nonverbal, and written forms of communication.
• Works effectively with others consistently demonstrating tact, discretion, diplomacy and a commitment to teamwork.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS

Refer to patient first behaviors.

MANDATORY LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

• CPR
• ACLS
• PALS

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE

Registered Nurse (RN)

ADDITIONAL LECENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• CNOR preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current license as a registered nurse with the State of Indiana Health Professions Bureau

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Corporate Compliance (including Confidentiality), Infection Control, and education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies, scope of practice, and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.

• Participates in Basic Life Support training per American Heart Association or American Red Cross standards.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

ACLS Certification

Advanced

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

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