Registered Nurse, Operating Room, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, 36 Hours (Days, Weekends Required)

Position Summary:

The Operating Room RN provides care that addresses the specific needs of age groups from infant to elderly and is also individualized to a variety of needs specific to impairments such as hearing, sight, substance abuse, non-English speaking, and potential victims of abuse. The Operating Room RN incorporates knowledge and understanding of our commitment to patient rights, our mission, vision, and values into nursing practice at St Elizabeth Medical Center. The RN is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the operating room and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations.

Job Responsibilities:

Operating Room Primary Responsibilities:

1. Assess patients at intervals as stated in policies and procedures.

2. Develop an individualized perioperative plan of care.

3. Implement the plan of care using the following interventions:

a. Protect patient from injury caused by chemical, electrical, laser, positioning, thermal sources, and extraneous objects.

b. Perform count procedures to protect patient from unintended retained foreign objects.

c. Perform interventions necessary to ensure patient’s procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level.

d. Manage patient’s specimen(s) in the appropriate manner.

e. Administer medication(s) appropriately.

f. Perform interventions to maintain patient's wound and tissue perfusion at or above baseline levels.

g. Perform interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period.

h. Perform interventions to protect patient from infection.

i. Protect patient’s rights, dignity, and privacy.

4. Evaluate the patient’s progress toward attaining outcomes.

5. Transfer care as appropriate.

6. Delegate tasks as appropriate according to the state Nurse Practice Act and job descriptions.

7. Document nursing care.

Job Requirements:

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 
• Previous OR experience preferred. 
• Previous Med-Surge experience preferred. 
• 1+ years of RN experience preferred. 
• Certification in basic life support (BLS) required. 
• Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of hire. - REMOVE
• Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred) 
• Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills 
• Physical ability to meet job responsibilities 
• Basic computer proficiency 
• Fluency in another language a plus 

OVERVIEW 

At St. Elizabeth’s, part of Boston Medical Center (BMC) Health System, our nurses are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, St. Elizabeth’s nurses are advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join our Health Grades recognized organization as a registered nurse (RN) and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all. Recognized as a Boston University Teaching Hospital, you get a chance to be a part of exciting leading edge clinical care, in a truly mission driven organization.

At St. Elizabeth’s, you will find a supportive work environment, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment. There’s never been a better or more exciting time to become a St. Elizabeth’s Boston Health Systems nurse.

JOB BENEFITS: 

• Competitive pay 
• Staff self-scheduling 
• Weekend shift differentials 
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs 
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options 
• Nurse staffing plans that often exceed state standards for quality and safety 
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth 

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