Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - The Jewish Hospital

Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room at The Jewish Hospital. The RN will provide careful and compassionate nursing care to critically ill patients, implementing essential nursing interventions and collaborating with surgical teams. Ideal candidates will be skilled and experienced professionals who are committed to delivering the highest quality patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS and ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to patients within the Operating Room.
• Develop and perform patient care plans.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associates or Bachelors degree in Nursing

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

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)

MercyHealth 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:

Recovery Room (PACU) - Jewish

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] .