Registered Nurse​/CVOR, Operating Room

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs
• Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family
• Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data
• Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team
• Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed
• Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record
• Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities
• Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes

• Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice
• BLS certification is required
• Minimum of one year RN experience in the operating room
• New to service/new operating room nurses must complete the Perioperative Academy curriculum
• Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations
• Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area

Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and implementation, with a focus on evidence-based practices and effective communication with patients and families. Maintains clinical performance competencies and participates in ongoing education and research activities to enhance patient outcomes.