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Job description
Overview
Mercy Health is a faith-based and patient-focused organization. We exist to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Mercy Health seeks people who are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) — Operating Room (OR) — Fairfield Hospital
Job Summary
The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:
Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs
Implementing clinical nursing interventions for acute, critical patients that require intensive medical care
Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment
Essential Functions
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment
Observe the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and assist the team to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient
Manage the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinate the needs of the surgical team with other care providers
Provide pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care, including assessment and discharge instructions
Other duties as assigned
Education
Graduate of an accredited Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Certifications
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
BLS Basic Life Support, ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support or PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and/or PALS may be required within 6 months based on specific surgical department requirements)
CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse (preferred, not required)
SGNA Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (preferred, not required)
Experience
Two years of RN experience in Critical Care Department (preferred, not required)
Completion of OR internship program (preferred, not required)
Training
Successful completion of Peri-op 101 (preferred, not required)
What We Offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at
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Worksite address
fairfield, OH, 45014, US
Who can apply
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