Registered Nurse (RN)- Operating Room

Job Schedule: Full time Internal Posting Start Date: 12/15/2025 Internal Posting End Date: 12/22/2025 Minimum Salary/Range*: 57.3932 Maximum Salary/Range*: 75.8805 Shift: Evenings Shift Begin Time: 1:00 PM Shift End Time: 11:30 PM Schedule: Full Time Job Description Performs an age‑specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team. Job Responsibilities Assesses the patient’s physiologic health status Conduct patient interview, explain policies and procedures to patient/significant others, review patient’s chart and answer questions courteously. Assess gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status. Determine mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjust plan of care as appropriate. Assess level of pain and pain management. Communicate and document patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care. Assesses patient’s psychosocial health status Elicit perception of medical/nursing care and the expectation of care. Determine coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend. Identify cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction. Communicate and document psychological status and care plan; support group, counseling services, social services. Identifies patient outcome Develop criteria for measurement of patient outcomes. Identify actual/potential patient problems. Identify patient’s need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment. Develop patient outcome statement(s) and establish individualized patient goals. Formulates the plan of care and establishes priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome Identify care activities and prioritize them. Coordinate the cost‑effective use of supplies, equipment and medication. Document plan of care and collaborate with physicians and other health team members. Implements the plan of care Maintain constant vigilance over patient care to ensure safety precautions/needs are followed. Exercise professional skills related to the plan of care. Reassess patients as needed and appropriately revise plan of care. Correctly administer prescribed treatments and use necessary equipment. Provide emotional support to patient and significant other. Apply scientific principles in performing procedures safely, timely and efficiently. Make accurate observations of patient’s conditions during treatments/procedures and report and record as appropriate. Keep accurate documentation of patient’s treatment, activity and condition and responses to interventions. Use appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy. Act rapidly and effectively during emergencies, managing self, patients and other employees. Provide a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere and communicate effectively with the patient’s family or caretakers. Participate in planning for discharge and coordinate referrals as appropriate. Provide discharge instructions to patient and significant other. Evaluates care provided for patient outcome Demonstrate ability to measure effectiveness of care provided and document same. Perform variance analysis related to outcome data for performance improvement. Design, implement and evaluate systems to improve care in unit. Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team Collaborate with the appropriate physician on patient’s plan of care. Accurately interpret and implement treatment regimen as prescribed by the physician. Assist the physician during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures. Keep the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician abreast of changes in patient’s condition and/or treatments. Delegate assignments to the Patient Care Associate, Support Care Associate and Clerical Service Associate and ensure timely completion. Performs grade I‑IV Decubitus Care Perform preventive skin care measures. Apply simple dressings, maintain principles of aseptic technique. Apply warm & cold compresses consistent with facility procedure. Perform irrigations consistent with facility procedure. Perform other procedures related to skin care as necessary. Administers medications correctly and safely Identify medication (action, dosage, side effects, implications). Meet standard on medication administration examination. Prepare local solutions and IV drips. Administer and document medication correctly. Administer IVP medication per department policy and procedure. Educate patients and significant others about drug and food interactions. Participates in patient and family education Provide the patient with an explanation of his/her condition as indicated. Communicate assessment data in an orderly fashion by recording, updating, and verbalizing pertinent information. Recognize and utilize health teaching opportunities and resources/materials available. Provide early discharge planning and appropriate referrals for post‑hospital care. Evaluate effectiveness of teaching through feedback and documentation. Performs related duties as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Constant – standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, lifting, pulling, pushing and turning. Frequent – Lifts objects from 10 lbs to 150 lbs. Pushes objects up to 200 lbs. Occasional – Sitting. Lifts with assistance objects greater than 150 lbs. and carries objects weighing up to 50 lbs. *ADA Essential Functions Job Qualifications Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred. Must be enrolled in an accredited program within 24 months of employment, if hired after September 1, 2010 and obtain a BSN degree within five (5) years of employment date. Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State. BCLS, ACLS, preferred. Additional site‑specific qualifications may apply *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Northwell Health reserves the right to amend all terms of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr IntelliResume