Registered Nurse- Operating Room (Full-Time) $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Job Category: Operating Room
Requisition Number: RNCER003105
Posted: December 10, 2024
Location: 1861 Powder Mill, York, PA 17402, USA
Description
Work Schedule Options:
1. Option 1 - 4 (10 hour shifts)
2. Option 2 - Monday to Friday 10:30 am - 7:00 pm ET (staggered shift to cover late cases/set-up next day)
Both options include no weekends, holidays, or call.
Job Summary:
The CNOR is responsible for the planning, executing, directing, and evaluating direct and indirect nursing care given to the surgical patient. The CNOR will assist in meeting the surgical patient’s needs by utilizing the nursing process and ensuring continuity of care during the surgical experience. Will support the philosophy and goals of OSS Orthopaedic Hospital.
Qualifications and Education
* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
* Currently licensed to practice professional nursing in the state of Pennsylvania and familiar with the Pennsylvania State Nurse Practice Act.
* BLS certification.
* ACLS certification or ability to achieve within one year.
* Must have at least three (3) years’ experience as an RN. Previous experience in the OR arena required.
* CNOR certification required within six (6) months of hire.
* Able to effectively and efficiently make use of time and resources.
* Must be able to plan and organize work.
* Physically and emotionally capable of performing position responsibilities. Manual dexterity a must.
* Computer literacy a must.
* Have professional and effective communication skills and be able to promote effective communication at all levels.
* Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Takes on the most difficult of tasks.
* May help to train newly hired staff.
* Supervises and directs patient care in an individual operating room.
* Ensures that proper techniques and practices are used according to accepted standards of practice.
* Supervises other personnel in the room and directs or assists as necessary.
* Performs scrub duties as necessary and/or to keep current with skills.
* Sets up and maintains the surgical field.
* Assists the surgeon by passing instruments during operations.
* Performs all indicated surgical counts.
* Anticipates needs of operative team and delivers necessary instruments and supplies quickly and efficiently.
* Demonstrates knowledge of accurate methods of sterilization and maintains an aseptic controlled environment.
* Transports patients and assists with transferring patients from stretcher to table and vice versa.
* Assists with lifting and positioning patients.
* Performs all circulating duties with efficiency and speed.
* Maintains count on sponges, needles, and instruments to ensure no loss of items according to current policy.
* Observes patient for changes in condition.
* Provides report to PACU nurse concerning patient’s condition and pertinent information for the safe continuance of care.
* Assists in control and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
* Will participate in on-call rotation as required.
Language Skills
Must be proficient in the English language, both verbally and written, in order to communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians, vendors, and the general public.
Physical Demands
Moderate physical effort when working in patient care environment consisting of standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and stooping. Moderate sitting and keyboarding when performing administrative responsibilities. Fine and gross motor skills and manual dexterity to operate keyboard and other equipment. Occasionally lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds. Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to an emergency.
Work Environment
Climate controlled environment. Exposed to blood borne pathogens, odorous chemicals and specimens, toxic chemicals, electrical and mechanical hazards, confused or combative patients, bio-contaminated waste, and unpleasant elements. Subject to stressful situations, long or irregular hours.
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