Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre - PACU - Phase 2 - West Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Medical and dental coverage

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver exceptional perioperative care. You will collaborate with the care team, assess patients, prioritize needs, and provide pre-, intra-, and post-operative nursing care with emphasis on safety and therapeutic environments.

Requirements include an Accredited nursing degree (AD/BSN), active RN license, and relevant BLS/ACLS or PALS.

Qualifications

• RN with Critical Care/OR exposure preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited Associate or Bachelors in Nursing.
• Current RN license; BLS/ACLS or PALS as required; CNOR/SGNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team.
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessment in OR.
• Oversee nursing care of the patient in OR and coordinate with surgical team.

Skills

Critical Care RN

Team collaboration

Perioperative care

Leadership

Education

Nursing degree (AD or BSN)

Job description

Prior Peri-Operative and/or Critical Care background

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)

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and 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 Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmitive 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]