Registered Nurse (RN) – PreOp / PACU – West 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 dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for the PreOp/PACU department. The role involves delivering exceptional nursing care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring patient safety across pre-operative and post-operative care. Candidates should have a nursing degree and relevant certifications, with prior critical care experience preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Two years of RN experience in Critical Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to patients in PreOp and PACU.
• Perform patient assessments and collaborative care.
• Implement clinical interventions during surgical procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Patient assessment

Clinical nursing interventions

Safety management

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing

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.

Registered Nurse (RN) – PreOp / PACU – West Hospital

Shift: Days, shift times start anywhere between 530am-9am; Four - 9 hour shifts a week; On call requirement - 3 weekdays in a 6 week schedule and about every 10th weekend

Job Summary:

The Surgical Services 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 (preferred, not required)

Certifications:

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred, not required)
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred, not required)
• 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]