Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Northwell Health; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Operating Room in Huntington, NY. This full-time night shift role requires on-call availability and a patient-centered approach to perioperative care.

You will collaborate with surgeons and care teams to implement procedures, perform nursing assessments, and educate patients and families on discharge planning and safety measures. A BSN is preferred, with NY licensure and BLS required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing (RN) and NYS licensure required.
• BLS certification required; BSN preferred but not required.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited program within 24 months of employment and obtain a BSN within five years.

Responsibilities

• Perform an age-specific plan of care for a designated group of patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and health team members in implementing procedures and treatments.
• Assess the patient's physiologic health status through interviews and chart reviews.
• Determine mobility, sensory deficits, and skin condition, adjusting the plan of care as needed.
• Communicate and document patient's physiologic health status and plan of care.
• Develop criteria for measurement of patient outcomes and identify actual/potential patient problems.
• Formulate the plan of care and establish priorities to achieve expected outcomes.
• Maintain constant vigilance over patient care to ensure safety precautions are followed.
• Administer medications correctly and safely, educating patients on drug interactions.
• Participate in patient and family education, providing explanations of conditions and discharge planning.

Skills

Team collaboration

Nursing process

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Operating Room at Northwell Health is responsible for providing age-specific care to patients using the nursing process. This role is ideal for nurses who excel in a collaborative environment and are skilled in coordinating patient care.

Highlights

• Location: Huntington, NY
• Facility: Northwell Health
• Schedule: Full-Time, Night shift
• On Call: Required

What You'll Do

• Perform an age-specific plan of care for a designated group of patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and health team members in implementing procedures and treatments.
• Assess the patient's physiologic health status through interviews and chart reviews.
• Determine mobility, sensory deficits, and skin condition, adjusting the plan of care as needed.
• Communicate and document patient's physiologic health status and plan of care.
• Develop criteria for measurement of patient outcomes and identify actual/potential patient problems.
• Formulate the plan of care and establish priorities to achieve expected outcomes.
• Maintain constant vigilance over patient care to ensure safety precautions are followed.
• Administer medications correctly and safely, educating patients on drug interactions.
• Participate in patient and family education, providing explanations of conditions and discharge planning.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience: Documented OR experience required.
• Licenses & Certifications: Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; BLS certification required; Must be enrolled in an accredited program within 24 months of employment and obtain a BSN within five years.

About Northwell Health

Northwell Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on innovation and collaboration to enhance the health and well-being of the communities they serve.