Guthrie Entity
Robert Packer Hospital
Shift
Per Diem
Pay Grade
RPH/RNS
License
Basic Life Support
CPR / AED Certification
Registered Nurse - PA
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Unit Description
The Operating Room has 15 surgical suites in the Main OR and 4 Minor Procedure Suites. We manage cases in over 11 specialties including trauma cases. Our greatest volumes are general surgery and orthopedics. We perform robotic surgery in 3 specialty services. OR nurses have the opportunity to circulate, scrub and serve as First Assist. We staff with RNs 24/7/365 and our nurses are expected to take Call.
Main Function
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills for the job are found in the unit specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are applicable to the specialty.
Education
*Registered Nurse in State of Practice. Start of BSN program within 1 year of hire and completed within 4 years of hire required. BSN in Nursing preferred.
*Any previously agreed upon effective date for obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing between individuals and facilities will remain in effect.
*Any collective bargaining contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing will supersede the above point and will remain in effect.
Experience
The Registered Nurse must be a graduate nurse eligible to take the state board examination or a registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment and must complete an IV challenge examination as outlined by the hospital within the orientation period. In addition, the Registered Nurse must meet the individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment. Must maintain CPR certification and practice. ACLS is unit dependent. Nursing Unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment.
Minimum one year RN experience.
How To Apply
Guthrie is an equal opportunity employer. To apply for a position at Guthrie please visit www.guthrie.org/careers