RN - Operating Room

Home Base; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. in Northampton, MA is seeking an OR Circulating Nurse to deliver safe surgical care. You will work under the Nurse Manager/Director, coordinating nursing care according to standards and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires MA RN licensure, BLS, ACLS (within 3 months), and PALS/ENPC (within 3 months), with 1–3 years OR experience. This is onsite with full-time hours and hospital benefits.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse [RN -Massachusetts] - required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire or transfer into position.
• PALS or ENPC required within 3 months of hire or transfer into position.
• Experience One (1) to three (3) years Operating Room experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Direct and coordinate all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards and collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
• Perform the role of Circulating Nurse in the Operating Room while advocating for the anesthetized patient.
• Ensure safe and effective care to the surgical patient while meeting physiologic and functional needs.
• Work within the Mass General Brigham bargaining unit guidelines and report to Nurse Manager/Director.

Education

Other Certificate/Diploma Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree Nursing preferred

Registered Nurse [RN -Massachusetts] - required

BLS certification

ACLS certification within 3 months

PALS or ENPC within 3 months

1–3 years Operating Room experience

Job description

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Registered Nurse directs and coordinates all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards and collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. The Operating Room Registered Nurse performs the role of Circulating Nurse while functioning as a patient advocate for the anesthetized patient. The OR RN is responsible for providing safe and effective care to the surgical patient while meeting their physiologic and functional needs. This position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Nurse Manager/Director and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Other Certificate/Diploma Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
• Registered Nurse [RN -Massachusetts] - required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required within 3 months of hire or transfer into position.
• PALS or ENPC required within 3 months of hire or transfer into position.
• Experience One (1) to three (3) years Operating Room experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills required. Additional unit-specific education and experience requirements are outlined in the Addendum for each unit.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson’s VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

Remote Type: Onsite | Work Location: 30 Locust Street | Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 | Employee Type: Regular | Work Shift: Day (United States of America) | Pay Range: $42.19 - $72.88/Hourly | Grade: RN4N33

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: 1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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