Surgical RN - Predictable Schedule & Career Growth

CJW Medical Center; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Wellbeing support / free counseling

PTO & family leave

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance / education support

Fertility & family building benefits

Job summary

Chippenham Hospital in Richmond is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join the operating room team. You will evaluate patients before surgery, educate families, prep patients with IV therapy and meds, and ensure safety protocols are followed throughout the perioperative process.

You will collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and technologists to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while upholding evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of start date.
• RN – Registered Nurse licensed.
• Registered Nurse Diploma required.
• Prior surgical services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures.

Skills

Basic Life Support

RN

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

RN License

Job description

Chippenham Hospital in Richmond is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join the operating room team. You will evaluate patients before surgery, educate families, prep patients with IV therapy and meds, and ensure safety protocols are followed throughout the perioperative process.

You will collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and technologists to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while upholding evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.