Registered Nurse, Operating Room - Variable Shifts

Mercyhealth is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room to provide compassionate nursing care in a clinical setting while supporting the organization's nursing mission and values. This position involves variable shifts, including weekends, holidays, and on-call hours, with the possibility of floating to different units based on staffing needs and clinical competency.

Schedule

• 36 hours per week
• Variable shifts
• Weekends, holidays, and on-call hours may be required
• May float to different units based on staffing needs and clinical competency

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members in patient care
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies, procedures, standards of care, and state practice act
• Perform patient assessments, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care
• Develop, initiate, and execute individualized patient plans of care as prescribed by physician and clinic policy, including patient and family instruction
• Document care according to standards of care
• Participate in department or unit performance improvement activities and shared governance
• Utilize clinical expertise to guide other units and departments in support of the patient's longitudinal plan of care
• Apply critical thinking regarding patient safety and patient experience, escalating concerns appropriately through the chain of command
• Participate in the professional nursing continuum process, unit practice activities and decisions, and peer review process
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required upon hire
• Active RN license in state of practice
• CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days of hire
• May require specific years of applicable experience per department guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Certifications

• ACLS, PALS, PEARS, and NRP certifications may be required per unit requirements
• Color blind test may be required per department guidelines

Compensation

• Pay range: $34.45 - $60.87 per hour

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Well-being programs
• Employee discounts
• On-demand pay
• Financial education
• Annual recognition and awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment and attractions discounts
• Community service and improvement opportunities