Registered Nurse, RN - Operating Room

About the role

Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room, OR at Tufts Medical Center is a leading academic medical center offering a wide range of specialized surgical services. Nurses here are integral members of the perioperative team, collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, residents, fellows, and perioperative staff.

Responsibilities

• Affirms and applies theoretical and evidence-based knowledge in partnership with patients and their families to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate care.
• Collaborates with patients, families/significant others, and other disciplines to identify expected outcomes based on synthesized data and diagnoses; identifies cultural needs (e.g., language) to develop a care plan enhancing the health care experience.
• Develops individualized outcomes-based care plans incorporating the patient and family's readiness and barriers to learning; orchestrates and validates a plan of care for each shift; initiates interdisciplinary patient/family meetings to facilitate communication regarding the plan of care; ensures the plan of care utilizes principles and concepts of project, organizational, or systems management.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner; documents the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan; collaborates with nursing colleagues and others to implement the plan; utilizes evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem; provides and coordinates health teaching which is required by individuals, families, and groups to maintain an optimal level of health.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient responses and the attainment of expected outcomes and knowledge; uses the evaluation process to update the plan of care as dictated by the patient response and/or if desired outcomes have not been achieved.
• Demonstrates and applies the skill and judgment necessary to implement the nursing plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures necessary for the care of the patient and family based upon critical thinking skills and a spirit of inquiry.
• Performs procedures and treatments using nursing knowledge and judgment, according to established unit/practice area guidelines and professional standards.
• Safely administers and assesses the patient response to medication utilizing essential knowledge of pharmacology and Hospital and Department Standards of Care.
• Maintains clinical competency with respect to technology and utilizes equipment in a safe manner.
• Provides high-quality care in an efficient and safe manner.
• The professional nurse utilizes data trends to support and improve clinical practice.
• Participates in hospital and/or unit-based patient safety and quality activities and uses principles to support and improve patient outcomes (unit-based, hospital-wide, The Joint Commission, NPSGs, NDNQI, Patient First and other local, state, and federal patient safety initiatives).
• Participates in performance improvement activities through data collection, analysis, and evaluation.
• Champions quality, safety, regulatory, and patient-family satisfaction.
• Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among various disciplines and departments to ensure effective quality patient care delivery and to create a positive and professional work environment.
• Supports collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines to implement the plan of care by participation in nursing, physician, and case management reporting rounds.
• Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge, and capabilities.
• Influences others to achieve Service Excellence by establishing a climate for optimal patient care, mutually supportive collegial relationships, and professional development; treating both internal and external customers with courtesy, respect, and caring behavior; promoting a safe, clean, therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff; acknowledging cultural differences that exist among staff and patients; identifying customer service needs on the unit; presenting self in a professional and calm manner; providing responsible and efficient use of resources.
• May assume charge nurse functions in collaboration with unit leadership.
• Facilitates communication by seeking and sharing job-related information that supports a cooperative and collaborative relationship.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include a Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and certifications relevant to the department and type of care being provided may be required. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), specialty nursing certifications, and experience in operating room settings.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RN) license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Certifications (i.e. ACLS, PALS) relevant to the department and type of care being provided may be required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Specialty Nursing certifications preferred. Experience in operating room settings preferred.

Skills

Thorough theoretical and evidence-based knowledge in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate care. Ability to collaborate with patients, families/significant others, and other disciplines. Knowledge and skills necessary to implement the nursing plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures necessary for the care of the patient and family. Safe administration and assessment of medications. Clinical competency with respect to technology and equipment utilization. High-quality care provision. Data trend utilization for clinical practice improvement. Participation in patient safety and quality activities. Performance improvement activities through data collection, analysis, and evaluation. Leadership and delegation skills. Communication facilitation and influence skills. Charge nurse functions and collaboration with unit leadership. Facilitation of communication by seeking and sharing job-related information.

Benefits

Tufts Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week.