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Full Time - 40 hrs/week

* M-F day shift - some off shift call requirements

* 3-4 years of Operating Room Experience

JOB SUMMARY:

The Surgery RN works with his/her team partner(s), using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care. The RN serves as a clinical expert and assumes a leadership role on the Patient Care Team. As leader of the team, the RN is responsible for integrating care delivery among team members and directing the team toward the common goal of improved patient outcomes and customer experience.

The RN performs a variety of basic age-specific duties in providing comprehensive patient care. All clinical care is done under the direction of the RN who determines appropriate tasks for delegation. Members of the Patient Care Team are responsible for making observations as directed by the RN and reporting deviations to the RN.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly manages day to day operations in the operating room (OR) suite
• Plans assignments of staff; prioritizes and modifies specific OR needs as needed.
• Assists nurse manager with payroll editing and logs.
• Provides direct supervision and support to the department staff, manages scheduling, and oversees the orientation of new hires.
• Demonstrates a high degree of independent problem solving. Evaluates and optimizes patient satisfaction and attempts to resolve any conflicts related to surgical procedures.
• Facilitates patient flow, taking into consideration the patient's condition and needs, as well as the current level of activity and staffing in the O.R and block scheduling needs.
• Supports and develops staff scheduling and modifies as necessary for unplanned events.
• Monitors and oversees the daily O.R. rooms schedule to achieve safe, efficient and optimal patient and surgical care.
• Maintain department metrics and audits. Provide monthly updates on department metrics and audits to their corresponding committee or administrator.
• Collaborates effectively with physicians, management staff, and other departments interacting with the operating room.
• Communicates in a respectful manner.
• Anticipates potential problems and demonstrated skills at de-escalation techniques and problem solving
• Participates on perioperative committees to improve, flow, safety and operations.
• Provides continuity of care by coordinating flow amongst inpatient/outpatient areas, holding areas, and Post Anesthesia Care Units.
• Participates in nursing leadership meetings and committees. Support staff attendance at nursing and hospital wide committees to represent the operating room.
• Assists Operations Manager with staff input for evaluations and competencies.
• Demonstrates analytical skill in assessing staff competency. Seeks and offers feedback in a collaborative manner.
• Works collaboratively with O.R. Educator and Operations Manager to support new and experienced staff training. Analyzes staff strengths & opportunities for growth.
• Attends workshops/conference to support and develop leadership and new clinical skills.
• Works with educator to align training and education on operating room needs.
• Supports and operationalizes scrub tech training with experienced scrub techs to promote surgical safety and excellence.
• Utilizes nursing process, AORN standards and/or evidence-based research for all aspects of surgical/nursing care in a manner consistent with BSMH
• Utilizes good nursing judgment and communication techniques to support surgical team. Delegates care specific to the type of procedures performed.
• Supports staff in evaluating appropriate interventions, outcomes of care and modifying plan of care as necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to circulate, document, and teach aseptic technique.
• Acts as a clinical resource.

EDUCATION:

Graduate from accredited School of Nursing

Current RN license in State of Ohio

Must possess BSN or obtain within 5 years of employment

CNOR Certification or sit for exam within one year of hire

EXPERIENCE:

3-4 years of Operating Room Experience; inclusive of General Surgery, Orthopedics, Vascular, Robotics, Neuro, GU, ENT/plastics preferred

Orientation program is provided

Computer literacy

BLS certified by American Heart Association

ACLS and PALS required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Performs repetitive tasks/motions; Hears alarm bells, telephone, and other sounds; Hears normal conversation; Have good manual dexterity; Have good eye-hand-foot coordination; Have clarity of vision: Near (< 20”); Have clarity of vision: Mid (> 20” – 20’); Distinguish colors

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Please indicate the activity’s level of frequency that applies to this position using the following frequency scale:

1 = Not at all within shift (0%)

2 = Occasionally within shift (1-33%)

3 = Frequently within shift (34-66%)

4 = Continuously within shift (67-100%)

Standing = 3; Walking = 2; Sitting = 1; Balancing = 2; Reaching above head = 3; Lift/Carry > 50 lbs < 100 lbs. = 4; Climbing = 1; Bending = 2; Twist at Waist = 3; Push/Pull with force < 50 lbs = 2; Reaching above shoulder = 2; Lift from floor level up = 2; Crouching/Squatting = 2; Crawling = 1; Kneeling = 3; Push/Pull with force > 50 lbs = 3; Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs. = 2; Lift from waist = 1

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Reads and interprets written/oral instructions; Sets and meets deadlines, prioritizes work and works independently; Defines and understands issues and problems; Examines data and draws logical conclusions demonstrating the ability to apply high levels of critical thinking and understanding; Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of oral or written communications; Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit; Organizes thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology; Must be flexible and able to adapt to change

WORKING CONDITIONS

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur; General office environment - works generally at a desk in a well-lighted, airconditioned office area, with moderate noise levels; May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids; Potential exposure to infectious organisms; May have periods of constant interruptions; Prolonged periods of working alone may occur

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