OR Registered Nurse: Safe, Efficient Surgical Care

Covenant HealthCare; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant HealthCare is seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care for patients undergoing operative procedures. The role focuses on assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation across all age groups, with emphasis on safety, education, and collaboration.

The OR RN will work under the supervision of the Manager/Coordinator, coordinating care, documenting data, and ensuring high standards of patient outcomes and exceptional service aligned with Covenant

Responsibilities

• Establishes priorities and makes ethically-sound decisions to ensure safe patient care.
• Knowledge of nursing processes and experience in health care environment.
• Administers and evaluates pharmacological and other therapeutic treatment regimens.
• Responds to emergency situations to promote optimal patient outcomes by recognizing changes in the patient’s health status.
• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient as identified within the organization.
• Functions with an awareness and application of safety as identified within the organization.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care, unit function and strives to manage situation in a reduced-risk manner.
• Uses principles of aseptic practice in varying situations.
• Follows established policies and procedures for counts.
• Operates mechanical, electrical, and air-powered equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Documents patient data to ensure continuity in the provision and coordination of patient care.
• Effectively communicates patient care needs/expectations/priorities with team members.
• Acts as resource/educator for team members.
• Collaborates with all health care disciplines to facilitate patient outcomes.
• Initiates corrective action when breaks in sterile technique occur.
• Documents on all hospital and department records as required.
• Serves as mentor for other nurses.
• Performs departmental projects as required.
• Attends and participates in unit meetings.
• Adheres to unit/department policies, procedures, and unit structure standards.
• Functions as a responsible team member.
• Maintains confidentiality in relation to patients, families, and the organization.
• Appropriately represents Covenant HealthCare by promoting a positive image to the departments, medical staff, leadership

Job description

Covenant HealthCare is seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care for patients undergoing operative procedures. The role focuses on assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation across all age groups, with emphasis on safety, education, and collaboration.

The OR RN will work under the supervision of the Manager/Coordinator, coordinating care, documenting data, and ensuring high standards of patient outcomes and exceptional service aligned with Covenant