Operating Room Registered Nurse
Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
$1,858-2,346/weekMedical Solutions will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR)
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Shift: Day
Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
- Accountable for the care of a group of patients in the Operating Room.
- Focus on safe, effective patient- and family-centered care, customer satisfaction, and quality outcomes.
- Assist in maintaining a financially stable unit and promote professional development with emphasis on evidence-based practice.
- Supervise licensed and non-licensed staff members.
- Apply the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Focus on patient and family comfort, education, and satisfaction.
- Mentor and precept staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform assessments and reassessments according to policy or patient condition; make sound independent decisions.
- Initiate, prioritize, implement, and revise plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitor and document patient responses to clinical interventions.
- Provide and evaluate education tailored to patient and family needs during stay and at discharge.
- Delegate tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel; foster teamwork and mentor staff.
- Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement; participate in quality, safety, and service improvement initiatives.
- Comply with regulatory standards and participate in Practice Governance.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
- Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
- Experience in an inpatient setting
- Acute care experience
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system
Additional Information
- Prior travel experience is not specified or required.
- No preferred skills, education, or certifications listed.
Facility
Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
- Childrens
Louisville, KY
About
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.
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