Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room, Full Time, Day

Join Mary Washington Healthcare as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room, working full-time day shifts. This Level II Competent RN position focuses on delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care in a surgical setting while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to improve quality outcomes through evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel in assigned or delegated tasks
• Use the nursing process (assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to provide total, continuous care for assigned patients
• Coordinate involvement of patients, families, and health team members in care planning, patient/family teaching, and discharge planning
• Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and pertinent information with other healthcare team members
• Assist leadership in defining standards of excellence for patient care and participate in improvement of patient care services
• Participate in and integrate performance improvement and quality improvement activities into care delivery
• Participate in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members
• Act as a point of contact on hospital and departmental policies and procedures for nurses and other health team members
• Participate in daily operational activities necessary for a safe patient and staff environment
• Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs
• Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with experience as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience
• Valid RN license from Virginia or reciprocal compact state
• AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for the higher pay range ($46.55 - $59.25 hourly)
• Associate degree in Nursing (ASN) acceptable for the lower pay range ($44.64 - $56.82 hourly)

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred for ASN-track candidates

Physical Requirements

• Constant walking and standing (67-100% of workday)
• Frequent use of arms and hands
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting (34-66% of workday)
• Ability to lift 35 lbs and push/pull 20 lbs
• Auditory and visual skills including color determination
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to reach overhead

Mental Requirements

• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to multitask
• Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Capacity to cope with difficult situations
• Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards

• Potential exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals
• Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Compensation

• BSN: $46.55 - $59.25 hourly
• ASN: $44.64 - $56.82 hourly

Schedule

• Full-time, day shift

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.