Registered Nurse; RN — Recovery Room; PACU — St. Joseph Warren Hospital — PRN

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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

The Surgical Services Registered Nurse (RN) delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patients’ problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.

• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyze assessment data, create a plan of care, implement treatment and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures.
• Serve as point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Act as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
• Delegate tasks and functions according to applicable laws, regulations, and standards, taking into consideration the competency of the assignee.
• Manage the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinate the needs of the surgical team with other care providers necessary for completion of surgery.
• Observe the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and assist the team to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient.
• Provide pre‑op, intra‑op, and post‑op care, including assessment and discharge instructions.
• Assess the patient’s condition before, during, and after the operation to ensure an optimal outcome for the patient.
• Anticipate the scrub nurse’s needs and open sterile packs, operate equipment, and keep accurate records.
• Responsible for reprocessing if on Endoscopy team.
• Practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

• Current RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support, ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within 6 months based on specific surgical department requirements)
• CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse (preferred)
• SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (preferred)

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

• 2 years of Critical Care experience (preferred)
• Completion of OR internship program (preferred)

Successful completion of Periop 101 (preferred)

• Assign patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff.
• Orient, facilitate learning experience, and provide education (based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation) to nursing staff and others.
• Possess clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence‑based patient care in accordance with current standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission.
• Perform comprehensive assessment of patient’s clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources.
• Safely and efficiently develop, implement, and prioritize a plan of care.
• Apply the nursing process in patient care delivery.
• Assess patient’s physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes; revise plan of care accordingly.
• Assist patient and family in coping with patient’s illness.
• Collaborate with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care.
• Demonstrate…