Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - The Jewish Hospital

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

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room at The Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati. This critical role involves delivering exceptional patient care, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring a safe environment during surgical procedures. The position requires strong organizational skills and a commitment to patient outcomes. Join us to make a significant impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Preferred experience in Critical Care and completion of an OR internship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to patients in perioperative settings.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct patient assessments and manage nursing care within the OR.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Patient assessment

Critical care

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS Basic Life Support

ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

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]