Registered Nurse (RN) - CVOR Lead RN - St Francis Downtown

Bon Secours Health System; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Health System is seeking an Operating Room RN to provide continuity of patient care while supervising surgical staff. With a focus on patient advocacy and effective communication, this role requires at least two years of operating room experience along with appropriate certifications. Successful candidates will also help in the education and development of staff, ensuring high standards for patient care and safety.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in Operating Room.
• Current licensure with South Carolina Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Certification in ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers and supervises care in the operating room.
• Acts as a role model and resource person for staff.
• Ensures the OR has adequate supplies and equipment.

Skills

Motivation

Communication

Supervision

Teamwork

Education

Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

Operating Room protocols

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America) Job Description

Provides for continuity of patient care. Provides physicians with a resource person and advocate. Provides staff with resource, support and education. Adheres to BSSHI Rules, Regulations, and Policies.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
Education: Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing or accredited program of Surgical Technology.

Experience: Minimum of two years experience in Operating Room.
Ability to motivate co-workers is essential, as well as to communicate effectively with staff members and physicians.
Ability to precept students and new staff in specialty area and to present in- service programs for staff development.

Licensure, Registration, or Certification: RN:
Current licensure with South Carolina Board of Nurse Examiners;
CNOR (preferred)
ACLS (preferred).
ST: CST required (or obtained within six months of appointment).

Position Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
1. Adheres to standard precautions/isolation protocols at all times.
2. Assumes responsibility for the surgical care of patient and for the supervision of other staff members.
a. Administers and supervises care in the operating room, rendering patient care and related service as assigned.
b. Supervises the administration of treatments and diagnostic measures as prescribed by physician and utilizes operating room protocols.
c. Acts as a role model and resource person.
d. Assists in maintaining communications and rapport with physicians, patients, families, visitors, and personnel from other departments.
e. Acts as a resource person during the orientation rotation of new staff.
f. Participates in the continuing development of personnel in the Operating Room.
g. Maintains resource material – updating rolodex and surgeon preference sheets.
3. Assists in the planning and delivery of in-service/continuing education.
a. Attends appropriate surgical division meetings and participates in in-service and continuing education.
b. Presents at least three in-service presentations per year.
4. Submits performance based appraisal summaries to assist Director in thorough employee evaluation and provides ongoing appraisal through notes.
5. Ensures the OR has adequate supplies and equipment.
a. Checks inventory weekly with Central Processing team leader and ensures the availability of supplies.
b. Assists in planning in-services for staff members on new equipment before it is put into use, to achieve efficient and safe patient care.
c. Arranges for equipment maintenance when necessary.
d. Actively participates in cost containment.
e. Supervises the use and charging process of drugs, supplies, and fees utilized within the department.
6. Assists the Director and Administrator in preparation of the fiscal budget.
a. Determines what equipment will be needed in next fiscal year by
conferring with physicians and staff.
b. Assists Director in long range planning and major equipment budgeting for the Operating Room.
c. Submits all reports to Director.
7. Assists the Director and Administrator with continued correspondence communications with physicians, sales representatives, public and other departments.
a. Confers with physicians regarding special requests.
b. Confers with sales representatives and companies on product information.
c. Submits all paperwork necessary for purchases to Director.
8. Actively pursues continuing professional growth and job skills.
a. Attends in-house and external educational offerings to maintain a minimum of 15 contact hours per year in education.
b. Continually works on developing interpersonal skills.
c. Acts as a resource person and communicates with other departments and other hospitals, always exhibiting the professional St. Francis image.
d. Membership in a professional organization is strongly recommended.
Other Functions:
1. Adheres to St. Francis Health System rules, regulations, and polices.
2. Performs other assigned duties. Assists and supports other departments when needed.

Patient Population Served: Adapts procedure to meet the individual needs of
the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient for treatment, as well as demonstrates competence to provide psychosocial care for those patient populations.

Physical Requirements: Constant, prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and walking. Constant manual dexterity, visual and hearing acuity. Frequent hearing, speech, and communication to patients and patient care staff members. Body mobility that allows for frequent transfers, lifts, positioning, and pushing of patients, stretchers, beds, wheelchairs, and equipment. Ability to stoop, bend, and to reach up over head. Ability to maintain safety for combative and restless patients. Occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.
Environmental Requirements: Frequently exposed to infectious, contagious, or blood-borne diseases. May be exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, hazardous surgical smoke, body fluids, and tissues.
Working Conditions: Frequently subject to long, irregular hours and varying and unpredictable stressful situations. Frequently performs emergency care. Handles emergency and crisis situations. Operates computer to implement orders and verify results. Answers telephone. Constant use of vision, frequent close-up reading. Constant manual dexterity required, including grasping, handling, reading, fingering, feeling. Constant hearing, to include on the telephone and in conversation. Communication with patient / families from different cultures.

Required Protective Equipment: Scrubs and/or lab coat, gown, gloves, goggles or face shields, masks, respirator, lead aprons and / or thyroid collar, hair covering, and shoe covers.

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Inpatient Surgery - St. Francis - Downtown

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] .