Registered Nurse - Operating Room

The Registered Nurse delivers quality nursing care through the utilization of the nursing process.  Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice.  Carries out functions according to hospital policy, the hospital mission, and standards of practice defined by professional and regulatory guidelines. Directs, coordinates and delegates activities in order to foster patient / family centered care.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1.         Assesses the physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of the patient.

2.         Plans and implements nursing care according to patient and family needs.

3.         Makes appropriate interventions based upon individual patient needs.

4.         Evaluates patient responses to nursing interventions.

5.         Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, patient satisfaction, environment and professional development.

6.         Maintains a safe environment for patients, families, and staff.

            7.         Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of a Nursing program.
• Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse license
• BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, is required before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date
• ACLS required by end of unit orientation for CCL, PACU, ENDO, IR, ICU, ED, CDU, CSS, CSU, Ambulatory Surgery, and the Step-Down Unit
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required by end of unit orientation for PEDS
• One-year related specialty care experience required in OR hospital setting as a circulating RN

Preferred:

• • Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
  • Wound Care Certification (WCC/ WOCN /CWCA) if working in Wound Care Center-preferred Wound Care Certification MUST BE OBTAINED WITHIN 12 MOS OF HIRE DATE.
• One-year related specialty care experience preferred for Cardiac Cath Lab, OR/PASS (Post Anesthesia Care Unit), IR (Interventional Radiology), ICU, Endo or Ambulatory Surgery.