Registered Nurse- 40 Hours-Operating Room-New England Baptist

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Registered Nurse- 40 Hour/Day/Rotation-Operating Room-New England Baptist
SIGN ON BONUS- 10K (external experienced OR only)

New England Baptist Hospital (NEBH) is the premier regional provider for orthopedic surgery and the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and disorders. Over 1,000 employees - 75 licensed beds - Affiliate of Tufts University School of Medicine, conducting teaching programs in collaboration with Harvard Medical School. We are the official hospital of the Boston Celtics for over 30 years.

We are MAGNET certified and recognized for our outstanding highly skilled, caring, compassionate Nursing staff. We pride ourselves in supporting their continued recognition and professional growth.

Some of the benefits of working at New England Baptist Hospital Include:
Specialty focused
10- or 12-Hour Shifts
No Emergency Department-No Trauma
Reasonable patient assignments and weekend requirement
Full time Benefits for 30-40 Hour positions.
Parking offered at a cost of $22.00 weekly.

Job Description:

Come join our compassionate, supportive Nursing team of professionals at New England Baptist Hospital -Boston

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse of the Operating Room is knowledgeable in the theory and principles of perioperative nursing. He/she is responsible for directing the nursing care of the patient within the operating room suite and is responsible for directing the tasks non-professional care givers. Ensures that care is safe, efficient, effective, timely, and meets the cultural, spiritual and ethnic needs of patients and their families consistent with NEBH's mission and core values. The Registered Nurse in the OR is directly responsible to the Clinical manager but may be supervised by the Resource Nurse. Works collaboratively with the care giving team. Delegates tasks to non-professional staff.

Principal Duties and Essential Functions:

• The perioperative Registered Nurse is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: Assesses the needs of the patient and establishes a plan for care. Implements that plan to provide for the patient.

• Reviews with Pre-op RN the preoperative checklist ensuring all requirements are met before escorting patients to OR.

• Coordinates care of the patient with the surgeon, anesthesiologist and other personnel as required.

• Performs duties of the circulating nurse as follows:

  • Acts as a patient advocate and ability to individualize care based on patient assessment.

  • Supervises non-professional staff in OR.

  • Assists surgeon(s) and anesthesiologist as needed.

  • Completes all necessary documentation accurately.

  • Assures a safe environment for the patient; maintaining a sterile field, providing supplies and equipment, monitors the environment.

  • Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.

• Performs other duties as needed

• Responsible for maintaining accurate, up-to-date education file and any required licenses, certifications without reminder.

• Attends and participates in staff meeting and in-services.

• Professional Expectations:

  • Behaves in a positive and cooperative manner.

  • Seeks out and utilizes resources to keep current in nursing trends and practice

  • Participates in the development and implementation of policies and OR standards of care.

  • Seeks assistance from other resource persons to improve skills, knowledge and practice.

  • Assists in orientation of new employees.

  • Provides leadership as a resource person, willingly providing information to improve patient care.

  • Identifies process improvement opportunities and takes personal accountability for patient safety.

  • Ensures proper identification of patient when providing care in accordance with NEBH identification policies and procedures.

  • Documents and updates the patient medical records in accordance with NEBH and department specific policies and procedures.

  • Performs services in compliance with established practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, statutes and regulations. (example: JC, Fire Code, OSHA)

  • Adheres to infection control standards including, but not limited to hand hygiene, room assignment, isolation precautions, aseptic/sterile techniques, and universal standard precautions.

  • Cleans equipment in accordance with NEBH and departmental policies, procedures and standards.

  • Utilizes and adheres to proper proced