Operating Room (OR) Nurse Jobs

Mass Digital Health; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass Digital Health is looking for a Registered Nurse who will apply the nursing process to plan and implement patient care. Responsibilities include collaborating in patient goal establishment and communicating effectively with the healthcare team. This role is essential for patient care and contributes to the continuity of care.

The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of relevant experience and be a graduate of an approved discipline-specific program. A commitment to quality and patient satisfaction is a must.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (LIC) or other licensure is required.
• 1 year of relevant experience in nursing is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement patient care using nursing processes.
• Collaborate in establishing patient goals and evaluate progress.
• Communicate pertinent information to the healthcare team.

Skills

Evidence-Based Practice

Care Planning

Nursing Patient Education

Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program

Job description

Overview

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated.

Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Job Summary

Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team. Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards.

Position Hours: 10‑hour or 12‑hour shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
• Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient’s progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.

Technical Capabilities

• Evidence‑Based Practice (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully search for evidence to answer clinical questions. Works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Care Planning (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Prioritizes work into manageable units and handles multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Provides patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency in assessing and evaluating patients, conducting primary care interviews and physical examinations, and gathering clinical data to aid referral and treatment.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with an understanding of how output affects other areas related to own job area/team.
• Problem Solving / Complexity of Work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Shows expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
• Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues
  • Builds and maintains relationships with key colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Communicates effectively, adjusting style to suit different situations and audiences.
  • Develops self and others through investment in time, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Delivering Excellent Services
  • Serves others with compassion and customizes services to meet stakeholders’ needs.
  • Solves complex problems by exploring multiple angles and developing concrete solutions.
  • Offers meaningful advice and support to increase employee effectiveness.
• Ensuring High Quality
  • Performs excellent work, handles quality issues promptly.
  • Ensures continuous improvement by uncovering underlying causes of problems.
  • Fulfills safety and regulatory requirements by performing routine safety checks.
• Managing Resources Effectively
  • Demonstrates accountability and drives critical issues to closure.
  • Stewards organizational resources through effective management.
  • Makes data‑driven decisions based on strong understanding of information.
• Fostering Innovation
  • Generates new ideas and proactively identifies opportunities for improvement.
  • Applies technology and demonstrates enthusiasm for learning new tools and procedures.
  • Adapts to change, viewing challenges as opportunities for improvement.

Position Qualifications

• Licensure: Registered Nurse (LIC) or other licensure.
• Work Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
• Education: Graduate of an approved discipline‑specific program.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.