Mass General Brigham·Nantucket, Massachusetts
The Perioperative Nurse assesses patients preoperatively, plans and implements care during surgical interventions, and evaluates outcomes. Additionally, the role provides coverage for Central Sterile Supply and assists with scheduled outpatient procedures.
Site: Nantucket Cottage Hospital
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100% onsite on Nantucket Island, MA. Day shift with call. Previous operating room experience strongly preferred.
The Perioperative Nurse assesses the patient preoperatively; plans care during the surgical intervention, implements those nursing actions and evaluate the outcomes. This position is responsible for perioperative nursing, coverage of Central Sterile Supply on an as needed basis, and scheduled outpatient procedures requiring assistance by the physician.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for the Position
• Knowledge of current nursing standards of practice required.
• Must be able to demonstrate adequate technical skills and judgment to function unsupervised during on-call, other shifts, and weekend hours.
Ability to tactfully communicate with both internal and external customers.
Ability to handle stress and work in emergency situations.
Ability to assist patients on and off equipment.
Ability to move quickly in the event of an emergency.
Ability to stand and walk approximately ninety percent (90%) of shift, with frequent climbing, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, and helping to lift objects and/or patients ranging from five
(5) to three hundred (300) or more pounds.
Ability to use of fingers and hands to operate all department-related equipment as described on the Department checklist. Additionally, must use telephone, calculator, fax, computer and other related office equipment.
Credentials and Experience Required
Graduate of an accredited nursing school required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
At least two (2) years of prior perioperative experience required/preferred.
Current valid Massachusetts Registered Nurse (“RN) license required.
National certification in areas of expertise (CNOR, CEN, CCRN, etc.) preferred.
BLS/CPR certification required within one week of hire. AHA & ARC accepted.
ACLS and PALS certifications required prior to completion of orientation or within 6 months of hire, whichever occurs first.
Special Requirements
Must be available to stay overnight should need arise during patient transports off island.
Must be able to rotate to other units, as assigned.
Must be willing to work additional shifts, as assigned.
Must be available to work in the case of a declared Hospital emergency.
Work Location: 57 Prospect Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
$37.69 - $89.59/Hourly
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1575 Nantucket Cottage Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
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Requires a graduate degree from an accredited nursing school, a valid Massachusetts RN license, and BLS/CPR certification. At least two years of perioperative experience is required or preferred, with CNOR certification highly recommended.
Market context
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