RN - Operating Room (OR)

RN - Operating Room (OR) We are looking for experienced OR RNs to assist with increased case volume, primarily Tuesday through Sunday. This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordancewith standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients. Essential Functions: Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching and revises the plan of care as needed. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly Reporting: None Matrix or Indirect Reporting: Provides peer direction and support to licensed and non-licensed personnel in the activities necessary to provide quality care and services. Physical Demands/Environment Factors: Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently. Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs. Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision. Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects. Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair. May be required to lift up to 75 pounds. Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids. Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone. May require periodic use of computer, phone and general office equipment. Minimum Qualifications: Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing, or higher, required. Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS and ACLS required. *PALS certification required within 90 days of start date if assigned ASC services pediatrics. Preferred Qualifications: Additional OR or perioperative licensed RN experience is strongly preferred.