RN OR II - Operating Room - FT/Day Rotate

Description

Job Summary

Operating Room RN II status is earned upon completion of cardiovascular or endovascular specialty team orientation and able to independently cover cardiovascular or endovascular on-call shifts. 

Education and Experience

Education:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing 

Certification, Licensure, Registration:
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• CNOR certification within one year of hire

Work Experience:
• Previous operating room experience or completion of the MMC perioperative nurse residency program. 

Other Requirements:
• Works collaboratively and effectively with all members of the assigned surgical team • Cares for patients of all ages


Key Competencies and Skills

• The Operating Room RN II will continue to meet all duties and competencies described for the job title Operating Room Registered Nurse.
• Independently participates in on-call coverage for the designated specialty team on midnights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.  

Reports To
• Operating Room Manager 
• Receives work direction from the OR leadership team 

Organizational Expectations 
• Models Munson Healthcare’s Purpose – We Improve Lives 
• Embraces and supports the Munson Healthcare Alignment Framework including our Purpose, Mission, Vision, Values, True North Goals, Strategic Vision and Goals, and Operating System.
• Promotes personal and patient safety.
• Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Duties
• Acts as a patient advocate to assess and identify needs of the patient.
• Position and prepares the patient on the operating room table. 
• Observes surgery and provides assistance to the sterile team and anesthesia to meet the needs of the patient.  
• Supervises and directs patient care performed by non-licensed staff for assigned surgical patients. 
• Practices in accordance with the recommended standards of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) and hospital policies.