Registered Nurse, Operating Room, Full-Time (hours vary from 6 : 30a-5p)

NMC is currently recruiting a RN in the Operating Room. The position is full-time (80 hours bi-weekly), hours very Mon-Fri from 6 : 30a-5p with evening and weekend call rotation. Northwestern Medical Center's mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With "people" as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future. IND123

Hiring Range

$33.0000 to $47.4400 USD

OR Registered Nurse

JOB SUMMARY :

The Operating Room RN provides safe nursing care in a timely manner to patients on the assigned unit with a high degree of independence. Performs within the scope of a RN as defined by the Vermont State Board of Nursing, functions regularly as charge nurse.

PRE-REQUISITES :

Education : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or enrolled in an accredited Direct Entry to Master of Science in Nursing Program with current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Vermont (VT RN license or Compact State RN)

Experience : Successful completion of Surgical Services orientation

Certifications Required : BSL required; ACLS, PALS, CNOR recommended

RELATIONSHIPS :

Reports To : Director Surgical Services

Other Contacts : Charge nurse, providers and their staff, shift administrator, patients and their families / visitors, hospital staff, public, and other health care / community agencies

SCOPE :

Machinery or Equipment Used : All office and patient care equipment

Physical Demands : Lifts, positions and / or transfers patients; pushes, moves and lifts heavy equipment / supplies; considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching; prolonged extensive or considerable standing / walking; manual dexterity in using office equipment

Working Conditions : Exposure to crisis or stressful situations, infectious diseases / blood borne pathogens, Possible stress from emergency situation and multiple interruptions; subject to irregular hours and unpredictable work situations

Required Protective Equipment : Masks and / or PAPR, gown, sterile and non-sterile gloves, face shield, goggles

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

1. Incorporates appropriate assessment and intervention skills in all interactions and delivery of nursing care including :

• Safety & protection
• Assessment
• Intervention Skills
• Evaluation
• Equipment use and management

2. Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate and timely manner evidenced by :

3. Applies critical thinking skills and utilizes best practices and current research.

4. Develops and maintain human care relationships.

5. Manages self and resources effectively.

6. Applies leadership skills.

7. Incorporates teaching in delivery of care with a focus on health promotion by :

8. Applies knowledge integration skills for the patient population served within unit.

9. Demonstrates the unit specific skills requisite for unit / patient population served.

Aseptic Practice

Adheres to AORN standards in delivering all aspects of patient care

Patient flow and case specific communications

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