RN - Operating Room

1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,995,000 - 208,844,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to provide circulating nurse duties within the surgical suite.

You will advocate for the anesthetized patient and coordinate care across the nursing process and multidisciplinary teams. The role requires an MA RN license, current BLS, and ACLS ready within 3 months of hire (PALS/ENPC within 3 months as applicable).

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts RN licensure is required.
• 1–3 years of OR nursing experience expected.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification within 3 months of hire or transfer; PALS or ENPC within 3 months are expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process.
• Act as Circulating Nurse in the Operating Room and advocate for the anesthetized patient.
• Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to meet patient outcomes.
• Report to the Nurse Manager/Director and adhere to department policies.

Skills

Operating Room

Nursing care

Patient advocacy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

RN license Massachusetts

ACLS certification

PALS/ENPC certification

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.

Education

Other Certificate/Diploma Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No.

Licenses and Credentials

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

Pay and Benefits

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.

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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