The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing quality care for patients in the operating room and directing staff in care delivery. This includes collaborating with medical staff and managing the appropriate utilization of resources.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a nursing diploma or degree, a valid Arkansas RN license, and BLS/CPR certification. Preferred qualifications include CNOR certification and at least 2 years of perioperative nursing experience.
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Friday from 5:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. This position will take call with rotating weekends and holiday schedules.
This position is based within Jefferson Regional Surgical Services
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Clinical Manager, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the quality of care for an assigned caseload of patients in the operating room. This includes delegating duties appropriately and directing staff in the delivery of care, assuring responsibility for the appropriate utilization of resources, collaborating with medical staff and others in the provision of care, and demonstrating positive interpersonal relationships with others in communication and problem resolution.
Registered Nurse Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Technical Diploma in Nursing required. Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program.
Current valid Arkansas Registered Nurse Licensure
BLS/CPR required prior to patient care.
ACLS and PALS certification required within 1 year of hire.
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) preferred.
This is a safety sensitive position.
Minimum
Requirements:
Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, with excellent critical thinking and decision making skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Growth
Matching Retirement Plans
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed for on-call shifts
Basic proficiency in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
Adequate verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams
Basic flexibility to adapt to changes in patient conditions and unit priorities.
Preferred
Requirements:
Extensive experience in a variety of surgical specialties
Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Leadership experience or demonstrated ability to mentor and train other staff members
2+ years of experience in perioperative nursing
Benefits
& Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:
Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Matching Retirement Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Career growth
And much, much, more!
Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
*Safety Sensitive Position Definition
The essential duties of the job require the employee to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. A lapse in attention to detail may constitute a threat to health or safety resulting in injury, illness, or death. This position prohibits the current use of any illegal drugs.
