Registered Nurse (OR), Full Time Days

Holland Hospital • Holland, MI

20d • $34 - $49

About The Position

The OR Nurse works in accordance with a multidisciplinary team in various roles, including helping set up OR according to type of procedure; circulating the room as the surgeon and trained team operates; transfers patient from pre-procedure to OR and from OR to recovery room. Requires responsibility for: following and carrying out established operating room standards of care, policies and procedures; understands sterility and proper handling and use of instrumentation, supplies, and equipment. The RN is responsible for the provision and coordination of patient centered care. The RN coordinates care to achieve desired outcomes, delegates and works cooperatively and collaboratively with ancillary nursing and other members of the healthcare team in maintaining policy and practice standards. The RN is also accountable to practice in accordance with the Michigan Public Health Code Act 368 of 1978, Article 15 (Health Occupations), Part 172 (Nursing). The RN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and service appropriate to the age of the patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited Registered Nursing Program required.
• Current Michigan RN License (or completed by end of orientation) required
• Current BLS for the Healthcare Provider (or completed within 60 days of hire) required

Responsibilities

• Uses established techniques in preparing for and helping set up surgical procedures; provides and sets up necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment for different types of operations, according to established preference cards and instructions of the surgeon.
• Observes patients during surgical procedures to detect possible complications and/or breaks in sterile technique; able to locate and gather emergency equipment and supplies as needed.
• As a circulating nurse, places patients in appropriate position (s) to ensure access to the operative field; adjusts operating table and accessory equipment as may be ; prepares operative area and assists surgeon and anesthesia as indicated .
• Advocates for the patient by communicating with other members of the multidisciplinary team about patient status, and progress of surgical procedure(s) as needed.
• Observes progress of surgery; provides additional instruments, supplies or other items as needed; provides and regulates fluids as indicated .
• After operation , apply or assist in applying dressings, and transferring patients , from operating room to recovery room.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees