Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - The Jewish Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room at The Jewish Hospital. This critical role demands providing exceptional nursing care, developing patient plans, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must hold an accredited nursing degree and be licensed in the state. Strong organizational and leadership skills are paramount to coordinate care for surgical patients.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employer contributions to retirement savings

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Current RN state licensure required.
• Two years of RN experience in Critical Care desired.
• Completion of OR internship program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care and develop patient care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Manage nursing care within the operating room.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Patient Assessment

Clinical Nursing Interventions

Safety and Therapeutic Environment

Education

Associates or Bachelors degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

CNOR

SGNA

Job description

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Hours typically 0900-2130

On call requirement, must arrive at hospital within 30 minutes of being called in

Registered Nurse (RN) –PACU/ Operating Room (OR) – The Jewish Hospital

Job Summary:

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
• Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs
• Implementing clinical nursing interventions to acute, critical patients that require intensive medical care
• Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment
• Observes the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and assists the team to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient
• Responsible for managing the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care providers
• Provides pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care, including assessment and discharge instructions
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing

Certifications:

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS Basic Life Support, ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within 6 months based on specific surgical department requirements)
• CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse (preferred, not required)
• SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (preferred, not required)

Experience:

• Two years of RN experience in Critical Care Department (preferred, not required)
• Completion of OR internship program (preferred, not required)

Training:

• Successful completion of Peri-op 101 (preferred, not required)

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

All 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 Employers, 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]