Registered Nurse (RN), Pre-Operative/PACU/OR - Full Time

About the role

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN), Pre-Op / PACU / OR - Full Time
Company: Surgical Care Center of Michigan
Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Summary: Surgical Care Center of Michigan is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in the Operating Room (OR). This is a full-time position with flexible hours between 6:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Absorbs, prioritizes, plans, and implements patient care in an effective manner.
• Responds to emergent situations.
• Maintains a positive, friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other staff.
• Works independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Manages time effectively and efficiently.
• Assists in the control and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Ensures a clean, safe environment through continuous alertness to safety and aseptic techniques.
• Supports the development of a healthy work environment.
• Performs scrub duties as necessary.
• Positions patients, prepares operative areas, and adjusts tables to proper positions.
• Opens sterile packs and supplies using aseptic technique.
• Assists surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other personnel as needed.
• Cares for specimens and cultures as directed.
• Accompanies patients to PACU and provides reports to post-op nurses.
• Controls and maintains equipment and ensures its proper care and handling.
• Documents use of equipment and methods directed.
• Checks rooms, materials, and equipment for proper care and handling.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• One year of previous nursing experience in at least one of the following settings preferred: Operating Room, surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), Pre/Post-Op, PACU, ICU, Medical Surgical or Telemetry floors.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License required in the state where the worksite is located.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Able to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care in an effective manner.
• Able to respond to emergent situations.
• Maintains a positive, friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other staff.
• Able to work independently and within a group.
• Able to manage time effectively and in a cost-effective manner.
• Able to work within a team.
• Able to write and type with strong fine motor skills.
• Strong visual and auditory acuity including color, depth, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Strong physical abilities including frequent walking (75%), sitting (50%), and standing (50%), with regular bending, stooping, and reaching (25–50%).
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 25 lbs.

Benefits

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Competitive Base Pay
• Certification Reimbursements
• Employee Discounts

Pay

Competitive base pay based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full Time - Shifts between 6:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday.