Perioperative RN

OCH; Gravette (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Arkansas is inviting applications for a Registered Nurse (RNs) to join their Operating Room department. The role involves comprehensive patient care during the perioperative phase. Applicants must have a high school diploma, be a graduate of an accredited nursing school, and hold current RN licensure for Arkansas. Key certifications needed include BLS, ACLS, and PALS. The position offers benefits such as health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must maintain current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications throughout employment.
• Successful completion of cardiac dysrhythmia exam required.
• Experience in perioperative care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, comfort, and safety of patients during perioperative phase.
• Ensure effective communication between patients and staff.
• Manage the perioperative process and respond flexibly to schedule changes.

Skills

Patient care

Flexibility

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Current Registered Nurse licensure for the state of Arkansas

Job description

Overview

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES. COMPASSIONATE CARE. Ozarks Community Hospital (OCH), located in Gravette, Arkansas, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RNs) to join our Operating Room department.

Our Mission: Ozarks Community Hospital and clinics are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare and preventive services to all patients in an atmosphere of compassion, respect, and dignity, with a commitment to care for the underserved and to improve access to care.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager of Surgical Services or designee, the RN is responsible for the care, comfort, and safety of patients during the perioperative phase of the hospital stay. The perioperative stay begins from the time of preadmission to discharge. This position requires managing the successful perioperative process each day in the area assigned as well as all the other areas in the department when needed. The dimensions of practice range from preoperative assessment to evaluation of information obtained. Incorporating current clinical knowledge with established nursing practice, the RN performs nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process, ensuring continuity of care during the perioperative experience. Included within this assignment is the responsibility for ensuring effective communication between the patient, other staff, physician/anesthetist, and other hospital departments. To provide safe patient care and promote teamwork, every employee must be flexible with their schedule and may occasionally be asked to work a day or shift other than what is regularly scheduled.

Benefits

• Eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan; life insurance; short-term disability; flexible spending accounts; and many other elective benefits subject to plan terms.
• Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting first day of employment, up to 3.5 weeks per year based on a 40-hour work week.
• Company-paid holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse licensure for the state of Arkansas
• Successful completion of the cardiac dysrhythmia exam
• Current BLS certification upon hire or BLS certification must be obtained during orientation period or at next available scheduled class. Throughout employment, current BLS certification must be maintained by renewal during renewal period or at next available scheduled class
• Current ACLS certification upon hire or ACLS certification must be obtained during orientation period or at next available scheduled class. Throughout employment, current ACLS certification must be maintained by renewal during renewal period or at next available scheduled class
• Current PALS certification upon hire or PALS certification must be obtained during orientation period or next available scheduled class. Throughout employment, current PALS certification must be maintained by renewal period at next available scheduled class

OCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer