Operating Room RN

Job Description Summary You don’t need to commute into Boston to experience a diverse and dynamic surgical environment. At South Shore Health, our community-based health system offers OR RNs the opportunity to work across a wide range of surgical specialties, caring for both adult and pediatric patients. Our nurses support both scheduled procedures and emergent cases through our Level II Trauma Center. Our collaborative perioperative team—including skilled surgical technologists and perioperative assistants—partners closely with nursing to deliver the highest level of patient care. Enjoy the benefits of a convenient commute with free parking and shuttle services, avoiding the cost and stress of traveling into the city. This role also offers a minimal call requirement (averaging three shifts per month), supporting a healthy work‑life balance. Qualifications Prior operating room (OR) / surgical nursing experience required 1. Medication Administration Demonstrates knowledge of and follows SSH policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications. Completes medication reconciliation process following SSH policy and procedure. Demonstrates proper procedure for the documentation of narcotic withdrawal, administration, verifies count, wastes per policy and resolves narcotic discrepancy. 2. Plan of care/Documentation/Patient Family Centered Care/Patient Experience Develops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem list/plan of care for each patient. Develop, evaluate and update individualized plan of care for patient and documents outcomes. Initiates admission assessment within 8 hours of admissions, identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission and throughout hospitalization. Continues assessment/reassessment and identifies care needs within established nursing practice. Documents all patient care following the department of nursing policy, unit based standards, disease processes (CHF, PNA vaccines) and nurse sensitive indicators (falls, skin, CAUTI). Assesses/reassesses and documents patient's level of comfort utilizing the appropriate pain scale and the patient's response to each intervention both pharmacological and non‑pharmacological per South Shore Hospital policy. Works on behalf of patient/family, seeking help to represent them when they are unable to do so. Raises ethical questions and concerns with clinical team, seeking resources to help formulate and understand ethical decisions. Actively communicates plan of day via whiteboard updating every shift. Facilitates discharge/transfer by goal of 12:00pm, communicating barriers utilizing chain of command. 3. Safety/Quality – fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment Verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any invasive procedure, including "time out", administration of care, medications, labeled specimens and documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment and consent. Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing; adheres to universal precautions, makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials, maintaining awareness of MSDS sheets and how to access them. Ensures environment meets regulatory requirements at all times. Understands and demonstrates individual roles and responsibilities in the event of hospital codes/emergency preparedness. 4. Professional Development: assumes overall responsibility for own professional development by incorporating evidence‑based practice, research, and performance‑improvement initiatives as part of ongoing nursing practice Obtains at least 5 contact hours per year in area of practice. Practices within the legal boundaries of the MA Nurse Practice Act; directs other licensed and non‑licensed personnel as assigned. Displays the ability to accept and respond appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change. Demonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines to promote a positive/encouraging workplace. Uses critical thinking to analyze causes of problems, identify and evaluate alternative solutions, select appropriate solutions, and communicates effectively using the chain of command. Stays informed about changes in hospital policy and procedure. 5. Technology: utilizes technological solutions to work processes and practices Accesses Lotus Notes to review email, learning management, and other resources applicable to the RN role. Uses software applications required by department and unit standards. Understands how to operate during downtime. 6. Compliance Works within legal, regulatory and ethical standards relevant to the position. Complies with applicable policies and procedures. Safeguards the privacy and security of patient information; follows SSH’s privacy and security programs. Brings potential compliance issues to a manager, supervisor, director, or VP. Completes mandatory education requirements of compliance, privacy and security programs. 7. Patient and Family Centered Care Conveys respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs of the patient and family. Recognizes the patient and family, according to patient preferences, as important members of the health care team. Collaborates with the patient, and family, according to preferences, in planning, implementing, and evaluating care. Welcomes the presence and participation of family members at all times according to patient preferences, regardless of rounds, shift change, or other unit events. 8. Age & Culture Possesses age and cultural knowledge and awareness. Considers the individual needs of each person with whom they interact. Interacts sensitively in the delivery of care/services to diverse populations as needed. Utilizes resources—such as interpreter services and online sources—to provide care. Minimum Education – Preferred: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Minimum Work Experience: Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred Required Licenses/Certifications: RN – Registered Nurse Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Emergency Response Training Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Certification may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr