Operating (OR) Registered Nurse – Full Time

tts, and has approximately 200 beds. It is affiliated with Harvard Medical School and features ten operating rooms that are staffed Monday through Friday, with evening hours and minimal on-call requirements during nights, weekends, and holidays. Staff members work 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts. New hires rotate throughout various specialties during a structured orientation to develop multi-specialty skills. Surgical specialties include cardiac, ENT, general surgery, gynecology, orthopedics, plastics, vascular, and more.At least one year prior OR RN experience requiredJob Description:Primary Responsibilities1. Provides competent compassionate nursing care based on scientific principles and the use of the nursing process. 2. Collaborates with other professionals and directs nonprofessional nursing personnel in maintaining recognized standards, policies, and procedures. 3. Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing and health care practices by maintaining CEU requirements for Board of Registration in Nursing eligibility. 4. Administers medication according to nursing/hospital/unit policy/procedure without errors. 5. Assesses patients needs, plans nursing care, implements the plan of care, and evaluates results as evidenced by documentation in accordance with the policies and standards set by the Nursing Department. 6. Provides and documents education to patients and their significant others.7. Maintains BCLS certification and attends annual education fair. 8. Maintains unit competencies. 9. Performs the circulating and scrub roles for the following procedures representative of MAH Surgical Services specialties: Vascular: Fem-pop bypass AAA Carotid A-V Fistula Vein ligations Neuro: Lumbar laminectomy Cervical laminectomy Craniotomy Burr holes V-P shunt Plastic/Hand: Mini-fragment set External fixation Microscope Breast reduction Implants ORIF Gyn: Laparoscopy Ectopic Ovarian cystectomy, oophorectomy D&E equipment Hysteroscopy ENT: Tracheostomy Nasal Bleeds Sinus endoscopy Mastoidectomy Stapedectomy Laryngoscopy Tonsillectomy Myringotomy/tubes Ortho: Richards hip ODC A/O Synthes Arthroscopy ORIF ACL GU: Lithotripsy: electrohydrolic, ultrasonic Cysto, Retrogrades, TUR, continuous flow Ureteroscopy, stents Radical prostatectomy Brachytherapy Circumcision General: Lap Chole Bowel resection Organ harvest Breast surgery Hernia repair Port-a-cath Cardiothoracic: Bronchoscopy Thoracoscopy Thoracotomy Pacemaker Assists in preparing for CABG, MVR Scrubs to hold heart Identifies/reviews location of supplies Ophthalmology: Cataract Entropion repair R&R Podiatry Laser Surgery: GYN GU ENT OphthalmologyRequired QualificationsGraduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.1-3 years related work experience preferredLicense Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.American Heart Association – Basic Life support Certificate required. Pay Range: $37.00 - $95.37The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled