RN- Operating Room
Core
Provides professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient hospital setting, specifically within the Operating Room, utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality patient care outcomes.
Role type
Registered Nurse (RN) - Level I (Operating Room)
Builds
Patient care plans and safe clinical environments in an inpatient hospital setting
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing / Operating Room
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical judgment, patient assessment, care delegation, evidence-based practice, policy influence, ethical decision-making, data collection, critical thinking
Preferred skills
BSN degree, specialty certification, charge nurse experience, precepting experience, QI participation
Technologies
Patient handling equipment, monitoring devices
Responsibilities
Modify patient care plans based on data collection, use Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) to provide care, delegate according to scope of practice, verify care plans with interprofessional colleagues, provide education to patients and families, promote effective communication among team members, influence policy to promote safe patient care, recognize strategies to improve nursing quality, participate in continuing professional development, identify ethical situations, adhere to patient rights, engage in work/life balance activities, complete annual specialty accreditation education.
Seniority
Entry-level (Level 1), <1 year experience