Franciscan Healthcare is looking for a Surgical Registered Nurse to join our care team. In this vital role, you’ll provide compassionate, high-quality care throughout the surgical journey by assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and evaluating outcomes. From pre-op preparation to post-op recovery, you’ll play an essential role in creating a safe, supportive experience for every patient while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional care.

Hours: Minimum 36 hours/week, Monday-Friday, days with an on-call rotation including nights, weekends, and holidays, 8-hour shifts

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assess and organize patient data to develop an individualized plan of care and discharge plan.
Prioritize, plan, and provide direct care to assigned patients during the pre-operative, intra-operative, post-operative phase I and II.
Provide positive customer service to surgical patients and their families.
Initiate, implement, evaluate, and revise patient teaching plans as needed to meet the patient’s learning needs.
Relay pertinent information through appropriate documentation and referral to other health team members.
Maintain quality patient care by following professional standards, policies, and procedures.
Support an environment conducive to professional practice by functioning as a role model and resource person; Responsible for fostering a team orientated atmosphere.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska
Minimum 6 months experience in med/surg or critical care area preferred
Basic Life Support or ability to obtain within probationary period
ACLS, PALS, and NRP Certifications or ability to obtain within the first 2 years
Experience operating equipment in OR and PACU with minimal assistance preferred

Other Competencies

Interpersonal skills requiring courtesy and tact are necessary to communicate effectively
Requires full range of body motion with frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching
Ability to properly lift position and transport patients (with assistance as defined)
Ability to change from one duty to another frequently
Analytical skills to organize and prioritize workload to meet patient needs
Ability to stabilize unsteady patient when ambulating
Ability to record information accurately and follow instructions exactly

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