Registered Nurse - OR Operating Room - 24 Hours Weekly - Rotating Shift

Henry Ford Health System; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide exceptional nursing care in the surgical environment. This role involves delivering professional nursing services during operative procedures, assisting physicians with critical tasks, and ensuring the operating room is fully prepared for surgeries. Ideal candidates will have a diploma from an accredited nursing program and a valid RN credential from the Michigan Board of Nursing. Join a dynamic team where your skills will make a meaningful impact on patient care and outcomes in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited nursing school or professional licensure required.
• Registered Nurse credential from Michigan Board of Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting.
• Assist operating physician with surgical tasks and patient positioning.
• Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments for use.

Skills

Operative nursing care

Surgical assistance

Patient monitoring

Instrument handling

Communication skills

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Registered Nurse credential

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.


• Perform scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.


• Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.


• Directly assist operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.


• Prepare operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Henry Ford Health St John Hospital - Detroit

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.


• One or more of the following required:
  
  
  
  • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  
  
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  
  
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous operating room experience

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital


• Department: Surgery 001


• Shift: Rotating


• Union Code: Not Applicable