Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Role Overview

The registered nurse provides

• assessing patient conditions, developing and updating individualized care plans, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Delivering direct patient care within the scope of practice, delegating tasks appropriately, and monitoring care quality.
• Promoting patient safety, adhering to safety protocols, infection control, and regulatory standards (e.g., TJC, CMS).
• Supporting discharge planning, patient education, and evaluating care outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Documenting effectively, advocating for patients, and participating in performance improvement activities.
• Maintaining professional licensure and engaging in ongoing education to ensure competency.

The registered nurse provides clinical leadership in an acute inpatient setting
, ensuring patient/family-centered care through evidence-based nursing practices. Responsibilities include

• assessing patient conditions, developing and updating individualized care plans, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams.
• Delivering direct patient care within the scope of practice, delegating tasks appropriately, and monitoring care quality.
• Promoting patient safety, adhering to safety protocols, infection control, and regulatory standards (e.g., TJC, CMS).
• Supporting discharge planning, patient education, and evaluating care outcomes for continuous improvement.
• Documenting effectively, advocating for patients, and participating in performance improvement activities.
• Maintaining professional licensure and engaging in ongoing education to ensure competency.

• Associate degree in Nursing (Bachelor’s preferred);
• one year of RN experience or completion of a nurse residency program.
• Current RN license recognized in the practice state.
• Strong communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate within a team and adapt to variable shifts.

This role involves providing compassionate patient care, adhering to policies, and supporting quality improvement initiatives, all within a non-management capacity. The setting may require work on weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed.