RN-Operating Room (40hrs-Days/Weekends possible)

Description Location:  West Bloomfield Hosp & Med Ctr

Grade:  HRN

Shift:  Not Applicable

Org Marketing Statement:  Taking health and healing beyond the boundaries of imagination.

The RN is accountable for the delivery of intraoperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical and other invasive procedures.  The OR RN uses the nursing process of assessing, diagnosing, outcome identification, planning, implementing and evaluating as the basis for care delivered. The RN develops strong partnerships with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other health care providers based on trust, mutual respect and communication.  The OR nurse exercising sound clinical judgment in complex and unpredictable clinical situations.  The RN provides professional nursing care across inpatient and outpatient practice settings and the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family, working collaboratively with colleagues, mid-level providers and allied health staff. The RN supports the organization through community involvement, life long learning, committee work and participation in research.  The AORN:  Perioperative Standards and Recommended Practices (2008) provide a basis for practice. MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.  Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate of completion on hire or required within 30 days and maintained. Maintains ACLS and PALS as required b specific units. Maintains specialty certification per unit guidelines.  MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Previous clinical nursing experience and/or a demonstrated level of performance or practice required.  OR experience preferred.LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Current Michigan licensure by State Board of Nursing.Must be committed to quality and safety, dedicated to providing compassionate care to our patients and families, inspired to create memorable experiences and innovative in reducing waste and inefficiency in health care.  Strong computer skills preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.WORK HOURS: 6:30am-2:30pm~cb~Equal Employment OpportunityHenry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, weight/height, marital status, familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.