Registered Nurse, RN - OR PRN

Surgery Partners Careers•West Bloomfield, MI

13h

About The Position

OR Registered Nurse (PRN) NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS & COMPETITIVE WAGES in a friendly work environment!! The Operating Room Registered Nurse, under the supervision of the OR Nurse Manager and/or the Director of Nursing and according to organizational structure, is responsible for providing peri-operative patient care in accordance with sound nursing judgment, regulatory and accreditation standards, and the facility's mission, vision, and values. The position must provide direct and indirect patient care across the age continuum; and utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to policies and procedures of the facility. Responsibilities include cost awareness and adherence to staffing schedule. Directs ancillary staff in the operating room and central processing. Responsible to assist with administrative tasks related to Risk Management, Infection Control, and Performance Improvement. In conjunction with the nursing leadership, the OR Nurse may assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures, which assure that cost effective, safe and high quality care is implemented.

Requirements

Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
Graduate of approved school of professional nursing with current and valid licensure with State Board of Nursing
Minimum of two years of experience in the Operating Room specializing in orthopaedics, total joint experience preferred.
Knowledge of State, Federal and Accrediting Body regulations and standards related to healthcare.
Ability to achieve BLS & ACLS certification at time of hire.
Ability to relate and work effectively with others
Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.
Is aware of professional nursing standard and performs in accordance with them.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of experience in the Operating Room specializing in orthopaedics, total joint experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Adheres to staffing schedules, attendance policy, and cooperates with daily assignments as requested.
Demonstrates skills as a team player.
Shows appropriate delegation while directing ancillary personnel in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating patient care in the operating room according to accepted standards.
May be requested to perform charge duties.
Provides direct patient care in clinical areas and demonstrates clinical competence.
Participates in orientation of new staff and peer evaluation process, ensures facility morale exemplifies the mission and values of the center.
Demonstrates ability to solve problems timely and constructively; maintains focus on improving the situation.
Willingness to teach others and participate in competency programs.
Completes Health Stream in a timely manner annually.
Participates in all staff meetings for department and facility for informative and educational purposes.
Demonstrates highly effective communication skills with staff, management, physicians, patients, and family members.
Establishes and maintains exceptional services to all customers including physicians, patients and employees with the goal of delighting all customers.
Participates in physician oriented service teams.
Participates in service recovery by taking ownership of the situation and correcting problems.
Keeps customers informed of progress related to clinical operations and provides comfort, information and assistance during the process.
Models appropriate interaction with physicians, patients and staff to ensure high level of service in all areas of responsibility.
Reviews daily schedule and prepares cases based upon preference cards and specific patient care needs.
Communicates changes as necessary to preference cards.
Communicates intra-operative care to PACU staff upon transfer.