Operating Room Registered Nurse

About Us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Job Summary The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by: Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs Implementing clinical nursing interventions to acute, critical patients that require intensive medical care Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment Essential Functions Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment Observe the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and assist the team to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient Responsible for managing the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care providers Provide pre‑op, intra‑op, and post‑op care, including assessment and discharge instructions Other duties as assigned Education Graduate of an accredited associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in nursing Certifications Current state licensure as a registered nurse (RN) BLS basic life support, ACLS advanced cardiac life support or PALS pediatric advanced life support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within 6 months based on specific surgical department requirements) CNOR certified perioperative nurse (preferred, not required) SGNA society of gastroenterology nurses and associates (preferred, not required) Experience Two years of RN experience in critical‑care department (preferred, not required) Completion of OR internship program (preferred, not required) Training Successful completion of peri‑op 101 (preferred, not required) What We Offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. If you would like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon Secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr