Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Registered Nurse

Shift: 7a-3:30p, 8hr Days - weekend, holiday and call required, 13 weeks

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Current NYS RN license

BLS required

ACLS preferred

Preceptorship, charge and leadership abilities preferred for experienced RNs

Experienced RN will possess a thorough knowledge of nursing principles, ability to provide quality patient care, and ability to assess patient's needs, e.g. clinical, teaching, mental and spiritual

Must recognize safety issues to self and others and be able to assess and implement use of lifts to move patients in a safe manner

Must be able to function well in stressful situations and have good, creative, problem-solving skills

Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate

May be required to assume duties as a charge nurse

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills required

Knowledge in the use of typical clinical equipment instrumentation utilized in providing a safe and/or aseptic environment in and OR/ASU setting

Lethal dysrhythmia interpretation skills

On call required (Response time of 30 minutes)