RN- SURGERY (FT)

Mcbride Orthopedic Hospital; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mcbride Orthopedic Hospital in Oklahoma City is seeking a Registered Nurse, Operating Room, to provide direct patient care during surgery and support a safe, efficient peri-operative team.

The role requires a current Oklahoma RN license, BLS, and ACLS within 6 months of hire; prior OR experience is preferred; CPSI knowledge is a plus.

You will precept new staff, uphold patient safety, and coordinate with surgeons and anesthesia in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive setting.

Qualifications

• Current license by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to practice as an RN.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers required.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in the intra-operative period.
• Maintain a safe, efficient peri-operative environment.
• Precept and mentor new staff, students, or visitors.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certified

ACLS Certification

OR Experience

Nursing Knowledge

Tools

CPSI Proficiency

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hospital - Oklahoma City, OK, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Days.

DEFINITION

The Registered Nurse, Operating Room, delivers direct patient care in the intra-operative period of the patient's surgical experience through the framework of the nursing process. Provides a safe, efficient, and caring environment for individual surgical patients. Presents with a broad surgical knowledge base, instant recall of nursing science, diversity of thought and action, stamina, and the flexibility needed for peri-operative nursing. Understands surgical anatomy, physiologic alterations and their consequences for the patient, intra-operative risk factors, potentials for patient injury and the means of preventing them, and psychosocial implications of surgery for the patient and significant others. The Registered Nurse, Operating Room anticipates the needs of the patient and surgical team and rapidly initiates appropriate nursing interventions. He/she evaluates the safety, cost, and outcomes of patient service. The Registered Nurse, Operating Room circulates proficiently and independently. This person teaches and acts as a preceptor to new employees, students, or visitors.

This is a safety sensitive position.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current license by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Possess or be willing to obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (within 6 months of hire).
• New hires that have expired BLS will be scheduled for the first available class during orientation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

• Previous Operating Room experience preferred, Computer Skills, and knowledge of CPSI.