RN - Operating Room - Cottonwood

Responsibilities

• Affirms the mission of Northern Arizona Healthcare by coordinating care for patients and their families.
• Directly cares for patients, educates them, and plans for their discharge.
• Follows the nursing process (assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, evaluating) to deliver care.
• Leads and mentors ancillary personnel, participates in team meetings, and serves as a preceptor.
• Adheres to the ANA Scope of Practice, Code of Ethics, and specialty standards.
• Assesses patient needs and conditions, identifies outcomes, and develops individualized care plans.
• Evaluates patient progress and updates care plans as needed.
• Maintains a sterile field during care procedures and follows infection control protocols.
• Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Assists with procedures and transports patients as directed by hospital and departmental policies.

Qualifications

• Holds an active, unrestricted Arizona RN license or a valid, participating compact license.
• Has completed a BSN program within 6 years of hiring into an RN position, or is encouraged to pursue one if hired before July 1, 2016.
• Is certified in BLS, ACLS, and CNOR (if applicable).
• Complies with regulatory and organizational standards, adheres to hospital and departmental policies, and maintains compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Completes all required training and documentation as outlined by the organization.
• Reports safety-related incidents promptly and participates in safety training programs.
• Works safely and monitors work environments for potential hazards.