Registered Nurse | Operating Room

Position Responsibilities :

• Determines data collection based on the patient's condition or needs as related to the proposed interventions
• Addresses the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural and spiritual needs / responses of the patient.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks and flexibility as job priorities change.
• Demonstrates a positive can do attitude
• Work is accurate and complete
• Demonstrates knowledge and follows AORN standards
• Functions as a team member
• Completes initial and annual competencies as required.
• Maintains licenses and certifications.
• Adheres to dress code, attendance punctuality, meal break and rest periods
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Attends required department and hospital meetings.
• Assumes responsibility for continuing education requirements

Required Skills : Qualifications

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school or professional nursing.
• Three (1) years experience in surgery.
• Current state RN License
• BLS, ACLS and PALS required
• CNOR preferred
• Critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients and families.
• Knowledgeable of hospital policies and procedures specific to the operating room.
• Clinically proficient in OR nursing skills, demonstrating knowledge of the developmental needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Required Experience :

Experience :

• Minimum of 2 years experience in surgery
• Experience in GI a plus
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient, demonstrating the ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics
• Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions of the surgical patient
• Excellent teaching skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior
• Strong customer service skills
• Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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