Job Description

Employment Type:

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Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

The Operating Room Registered Nurse is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care delivery in the surgical area. The professional nurse assumes responsibility for that charge and is accountable for providing a safe environment for the delivery of care to all surgical patients.

Middle shift with rotations to cover off-shifts as needed.

• Assesses patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and learning needs and provides the appropriate nursing intervention.

• Communicates transfer of patient responsibility and change in patient status to all appropriate personnel.

• Assumes accountability for managing the delivery of patient care.

• Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and constantly reevaluates based on changing situations to improve delivery of patient care.

• Acts as a patient advocate and protect the patients’ rights through safe and ethical practice. (Eg…site and patient identification, “time out”, protection of patient privacy) and documents all interventions appropriately.

• Delegates work to the care team appropriately and plans delivery of care according to patient acuity and staff competencies.

• Performs as preceptor when necessary.

• Applies scientific principles in adhering to sterile technique (gowning, gloving, draping etc…) demonstrates good scrubbing skills, handles and  passes instrumentation appropriately, and can anticipate patient and surgeon needs.

• Demonstrates good circulating skills, i.e. anticipates needs, selects equipment and supplies in organized manner, and consults informational resources as needed to improve delivery of care.

• Takes responsibility for maintaining equipment and instrumentation in proper functional condition and maintaining proficiency with usage and promptly addresses problems in functionality and knowledge deficit with appropriate resources.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BSN

• BLS

• PA State RN License

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

• PTO Time

• Retirement Plan

• Free Parking

• And more!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.