Registered Nurse - Operating Room - Full Time - Days
On-siteFort Thomas, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate holistic patient care for surgical patients, addressing physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team using SBAR handoff processes to communicate pertinent data, establish discharge plans, and initiate referrals. Provide evidence-based, individualized education and respond to emergency situations with controlled precision while maintaining infection control standards. Document the nursing process accurately in the electronic medical record and participate in staff meetings, performance improvement projects, and unit-based initiatives. Mentor peers, precept students, and contribute to professional development activities to support continuous quality improvement.
Required Qualifications
- Current licensure to practice nursing in Ohio
- BSN within 5 years of the date of hire (for nurses hired after January 2010)
- BLS certification prior to patient contact
- ACLS certification within 6 months of hire in step-down and ICU areas
- Ability to accept and implement change
- Ability to work in a culturally diverse setting
- 100% on-time completion and attendance for annual education day
Desired Qualifications
- MSN or DNP
- Certification specific to work area of professional practice when eligible
- Membership in professional organizations
- Participation in the professional advancement program
- Participation in chosen professional organizations and conferences
- Participation in development and maintenance of research activities
- Participation in community service activities
- More than 20 years of experience as an RN (for pre-January 2010 hires pursuing BSN on a voluntary basis)
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