Operating Room RN — Elevate Patient Care & Teamwork

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room at West Hospital to deliver compassionate perioperative care across preop, intraop and post-op stages. You will assess patients, coordinate with the surgical team and educate patients and families throughout the surgical process.

The role emphasizes patient safety, adherence to nursing practice standards, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal surgical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support, ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within 6 months based on specific surgical department requirements)
• CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse (preferred)
• SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (preferred)

Responsibilities

• The Surgical Services RN delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.
• Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures.
• Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
• Delegates tasks and functions according to applicable laws, regulations, and standards, taking into consideration the competency of the assignee.
• Responsible for managing the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care providers necessary for completion of surgery.
• Observes the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and assists the team to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient.
• Provides preop, intraop, and post-op care, including assessment and discharge instructions.
• Assess the patient’s condition before, during, and after the operation to ensure an optimal outcome for the patient.
• Anticipates the scrub nurse’s needs and opens sterile packs, operates equipment, and keeps accurate records.
• Responsible for reprocessing if on Endoscopy team.
• BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room at West Hospital to deliver compassionate perioperative care across preop, intraop and post-op stages. You will assess patients, coordinate with the surgical team and educate patients and families throughout the surgical process.

The role emphasizes patient safety, adherence to nursing practice standards, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal surgical outcomes.