RN - Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Surgery Pre-Op

Company: Bon Secours Mercy Health
Location: Newport News
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

**Thank you for considering a career at** **Bon Secours!****Bon Secours****About Us**As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that 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.**Mary Immaculate Hospital****About Us**In 1952, Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital (MIH) opened its doors to provide exceptional medical care in the only faith-based hospital on the Peninsula. Since then, our mission has evolved and grown, but we have kept our focus on providing the highest quality care through innovative procedures delivered by highly skilled and caring health care professionals.The 125-bed hospital is also a 5-star CMS rated facility and was awarded a Patient Safety Grade "A" Designation from The Leapfrog Group. As an ANCC Magnet designated facility, MIH is committed to an environment where nurses can flourish. A Joint Commission Certified Joint Center & Stroke Center, MIH is also home to an award-winning orthopedic program and has earned Blue Distinction in Bariatrics as a Center of Excellence.**Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Surgery Pre-Op - Mary Immaculate Hospital****Job Summary:**The Ambulatory Surgery Pre-Op 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 to 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+ Observes the surgery and surgical team from a broad perspective and assists the team to create and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the patient+ Responsible for managing the nursing care of the patient within the OR and coordinating the needs of the surgical team with other care providers+ Provides pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care, including assessment and discharge instructions+ Other duties as assigned**Education:**+ Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing**Certifications:**+ Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)+ Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association+ ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred, not required)+ PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred, not required)+ 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)Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:+ Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans+ Prescription drug coverage+ Flexible spending accounts+ Life insurance w/AD+ Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible+ Paid time off+ Educational Assistance+ And much more*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status**S** **cheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Work Shift:**Days (United States of America)**Department:**Ambulatory Surgery - Mary Immaculate_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_ Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, _which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email_ _recruitment@mercy.com._ _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_ _recruitment@mercy.com_ _._

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