Registered Nurse (RN) PRN - Endoscopy - The Jewish Hospital

Mercy Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and incentives

Medical, dental, vision coverage and H

Paid time off and family leave

Tuition assistance and professional ed

Job summary

Mercy Health's The Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati seeks a PRN Registered Nurse (RN) for the OR. The role delivers high-quality patient care, coordinating with the surgical team across pre-, intra-, and post-operative stages.

Requires a nursing degree and active RN license; ACLS/BLS and perioperative certifications are encouraged. Responsibilities include patient assessments, collaboration with the care team, and ensuring a safe surgical environment with discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Current RN license by state.
• BLS and ACLS or PALS certifications; preferred at time of hire with required timing.
• CNOR certification preferred but not required.
• SGNA preferred but not required.
• Two years RN experience in Critical Care (preferred).
• Completion of OR internship (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment.
• Observe the surgery and assist in maintaining a safe environment.
• Manage the nursing care of the patient in the OR and coordinate with the surgical team.
• Provide pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care and discharge instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical care

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Associates or Bachelors in Nursing

Job description

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

PRN Registered Nurse (RN) – 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)

As a 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.

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