OR Registered Nurse

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care and make informed clinical judgments for all patient populations.
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans following NEBH standards, protocols, and guidelines.
• Maintain strict adherence to patient identification, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements.
• Assess, administer, and monitor patient responses to medications and therapies; intervene as appropriate.
• Manage pain assessment, treatment, and documentation.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge patients efficiently and accurately. Document care thoroughly and timely in accordance with NEBH and departmental policies.
• Order, obtain, and accurately label specimens following patient identification protocols.
• Cook up with ancillary departments to support comprehensive patient care.
• Communicate effectively with the care team and families.

Safety, Compliance & Infection Control

• Uphold NEBH Clinical Nursing I & II competencies.
• Follow infection control standards: hand hygiene, isolation precautions, sterile technique, and safe biohazard handling.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and ensure proper disposal of materials.
• Navigate emergency or crisis situations promptly.
• Adhere to all regulatory standards (JCAHO, OSHA, Fire Code, etc.).

Professional Development

• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and mandatory education.
• Participate in ongoing clinical education and skills development.
• Engage in unit-based quality and patient-safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with peers to promote a professional, supportive work environment.
• Share knowledge with colleagues, students, and novice staff in a collegial manner.

Requirements

• Education: BSN Required
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: RN MA license required, American Heart Association ACLS/BLS certification required.
• Experience: 1 year plus ICU experience preferred. Will consider candidates with a minimum of 2 Years current Telemetry. IV Skills Preferred

Pay

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.