Registered Nurse - Surgery

About the role

The Staff RN is directly accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist
• Directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel
• Maintains standards of professional nursing
• Works with other departments to provide a continuum of care
• Coordinates with co-workers to provide continuous, quality patient care, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization
• Adheres to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services
• Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate

Requirements

• Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training at Saint Mary’s
• Current and valid Nevada RN License
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• ACLS (AHA) certification required

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• Experience: One year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training at Saint Mary’s

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission
• Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission
• Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission
• Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission
• Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission
• Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission
• Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission
• Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission

Pay

• Competitive compensation package

Schedule

• Full Time Days