OR Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity for Registered Nurses in the Operating Room

Sign-on Bonus: A $20,000 bonus is available for experienced Registered Nurses who meet eligibility criteria. Please note that this bonus cannot be combined with other incentives or financial aid programs.

Are you looking for a position that aligns with your passion for patient care while accommodating your lifestyle? At our organization, you will discover clear pathways for career advancement, supported by an exceptional nationwide transfer policy that allows you to grow when it suits you best. With access to mentorship, clinical education courses, professional certification assistance, and educational support, you will have everything you need to cultivate a fulfilling career.

Position Overview

Key Details:

• Self-scheduling options available, posted four weeks in advance for better predictability.
• A culture that fosters mutual respect and teamwork among all surgical personnel.
• Ongoing investment in state-of-the-art equipment, including surgical instruments and patient positioning tools, to enhance safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room.
• Regular rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your insights on patient care and surgical workflow improvements are valued.
• On-call duties required during specific non-business hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of patients prior to surgical procedures.
• Provide education to patients and their families regarding the procedure and peri-operative processes.
• Take charge of patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, administering preoperative medications, and verifying surgical sites.
• Engage in surgical site verification processes, including briefings, time-outs, debriefings, and adherence to universal protocols as per hospital policy.
• Identify and respond to patient emergencies effectively.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while implementing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate as a vital member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team, which includes providers, surgeons, surgical technologists, and others.
• Utilize the nursing process, critical thinking, scientific judgment, technical skills, and leadership to provide safe nursing care independently.
• Monitor patient conditions throughout your shift, documenting any changes and the care provided.
• Educate patients and their families/caregivers about medical conditions, treatments, and follow-up care.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within six months of starting employment.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is required.
• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, well-being, career growth, and retirement of our team members. Available plans and programs include:

• Extensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Well-being support, including complimentary counseling and referral services.
• Time-off programs, including paid time off, paid family leave, and both long- and short-term disability coverage.
• Retirement resources, featuring a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (depending on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and financial counseling.
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and scholarships for dependents.
• Additional benefits for family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our facility is a full-service hospital with over 80 beds, serving Lee's Summit and surrounding communities. We are supported by more than 300 physicians across 40 specialties and employ over 500 highly trained staff members along with 60 volunteers. Our services include cardiology, cancer care, emergency services, imaging, and various surgical specialties. We are proud to be a dually-accredited Chest Pain and Primary Stroke Center, ready to serve our community with excellence.

Join a caring family that values every stage of your career! We are currently seeking candidates for our Registered Nurse position in the Operating Room. Apply today, and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.