Cardiothoracic Operating Room Nurse

Job Overview

Responsible and accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care for the peri‑operative patient in accordance with the plan of care, established hospital and departmental policies, procedures and standards of care. Communicates findings as indicated to appropriate persons and documents same in the patient’s medical record. Responsible for managing/overseeing the care and services provided by ancillary and other professional personnel.

Responsible for managing supplies and other equipment within the unit. Develops and maintains a collaborative and collegial relationship with physicians and interdepartmental personnel as they relate to the care of the surgical patient. Participates in marketing of operating room services to the medical staff. Maintains competent peri‑operative skill level to ensure provision of safe quality patient care that is sensitive to the needs of patients, families and fellow co‑workers;

plans and provides professional nursing care for patients in accordance with age specific needs; plans and provides professional nursing care for patients in accordance with any identified cultural diversity needs (such as religions, lifestyles, beliefs, physical capabilities, and cultures); plans and provides professional nursing care for patients by assuring appropriate and effective pain management; assess, report, and assist any patients that present with evidence of abuse and/or neglect;

and supports the mission of Mercy. Co‑workers are expected to abide by Mercy Hospital safety and infection control policies to maintain a safe environment for patients and co‑workers. The RN assures that the philosophy, mission, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of Mercy are followed.

40 hrs/wk, 8‑hour shifts, 5x8, rotating weekends, holidays, and call.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school, successful completion of medication administration math competency test.
• RN licensure in the state of practice.

• Six months OR experience at Mercy Hospital. Proficient in Level I requirements as defined per policy.

• ACLS (if not current, coworker will be scheduled in next available class).
• CPR.

• Provide annual in‑service specific to clinical ladder specialty area, as defined per policy, being achieved.
• Knowledge of room setup, instruments and equipment needs (including setting up the sterile field and troubleshooting the equipment) specific for specialty area, as defined per policy, being achieved.
• Knowledge of mixing and/or administration of all specialty products (i.e., medications, hemostatic agents, etc.).

• One year medical‑surgical experience and/or one year operating room experience preferred.

• Progressive leadership skills desired.

• Position requires ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.