Registered Nurse (RN) - Perioperative Services - Rappahannock General Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR) – Rappahannock General Hospital

Job

Summary

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status

Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs

Implementing clinical nursing interventions to acute, critical patients that require intensive medical care

Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes

Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment

Observes the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and assists the team to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient

Responsible for managing the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care providers

Provides pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care, including assessment and discharge instructions

Other duties as assigned

Education

Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing

Certifications

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

BLS Basic Life Support, ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within 6 months based on specific surgical department requirements)

CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse (preferred, not required)

SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (preferred, not required)

Experience

Two years of RN experience in Critical Care Department (preferred, not required)

Completion of OR internship program (preferred, not required)

Training

Successful completion of Peri-op 101 (preferred, not required)

***Operating Room or Endo RN experience preferred***

Range

Minimum: $34.33 Maximum: $54.93

As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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