Local Contract Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Kansas City, MO
Rang Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

OR RN

Position Description
Position Name: OR RN

Available Shifts:

·         Days (7a-7p)

·         Nights (7p-7A)

Job Summary

Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for you to have predictability in your schedule 
Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff 
Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for you to do your best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room 
Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement 
On-call is required during select non-business hours

What you will do in this role:

Evaluate patients prior to surgery 
Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification 
Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy 
Recognize and respond to patient emergencies 
Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives 
Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more 
Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly 
Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures 
 

What qualifications you will need:

1+ Years of Recent OR RN (Scrub/Circulating experience in the OR).
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
(RN) Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Diploma
 

Additional Information:

·         Any On Call Requirement? No, there is a dedicated call person

·         Who does this position report to? Manager

·         What are the qualities that Leadership likes? They need to have OR experience and can handle fast paced environment.

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