Job Summary : Provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered nursing care in a dynamic operating room environment that upholds professional nursing standards and best practices. This role emphasizes relationship-based care and adherence to ethical guidelines, regulatory standards, and evidence-based nursing processes.
Essential Responsibilities :
- Effectively manage time and resources, prioritizing critical tasks while balancing short- and long-term goals.
- Apply specialized knowledge and technical skills to deliver high-quality patient care and make informed patient care assignments based on acuity and expertise.
- Engage in continuous learning and apply new evidence-based practices to enhance workplace performance.
- Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with patients, families, healthcare providers, and colleagues.
- Maintain a therapeutic and safe environment by adhering to safety protocols, noise reduction, and privacy standards.
- Participate actively in patient rounding, service recovery, and professional communication to meet and exceed patient expectations.
- Contribute to a culture of safety by reporting incidents, following HIPAA guidelines, and supporting Just Culture principles.
- Demonstrate leadership through mentoring, coaching, and collaborative teamwork to achieve unit goals.
Education and Experience :
Graduate of an accredited nursing program or equivalent experience with at least five years of acute care nursing if from a non-accredited program.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred or required within five years of hire; enrollment in an accelerated MSN program is acceptable.Completion and maintenance of area-specific certifications such as ACLS, BLS, PALS, or specialty certifications.Licensure and Certifications :
Current active Registered Nurse license as required by the state nursing board.This position offers a first shift schedule with full-time hours in a regional healthcare setting located in the Midwest United States.