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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

This is a Collective Bargaining Unit Position.

The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status

• Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs

• Implementing clinical nursing interventions to acute, critical patients that require intensive medical care

• Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes

• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment

• Observes the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and assists the team to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient

• Responsible for managing the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care providers

• Provides pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care, including assessment and discharge instructions

• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing

Certifications:

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred, not required)

Experience:

• Two years of RN experience in Critical Care Department (preferred, not required)

• Completion of OR internship program (preferred, not required)

Working Conditions

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

• May be required to use physical restraints

• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*

• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*

• May have periods of constant interruptions

• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com