Registered Nurse RN CVOR PRN

Cardiovascular Operating Room (Cvor) Nurse

Banner Staffing Services offers a world of opportunities to make an impact on one of the country's leading health systems. If you're looking to leverage your abilities to make a difference – you belong at Banner Staffing Services!

As the internal staffing (registry) provider for Banner Health, Banner Staffing Services (BSS) provides opportunities within one of the country's leading health systems. The BSS team is dedicated to providing personal attention and professional support for its employees. Registry opportunities are a great way to market your skills within Banner Health. As a BSS employee, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular full-time or part-time opportunities within Banner Health.

In addition, registry employment through BSS offers:

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible schedules (select positions)
• Fewer shifts cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) pre-tax retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/shopping discounts
• Auto purchase plan

BSS registry positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. BSS requires: completion of post-offer occupational health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education).

This particular BSS assignment will help support the CVOR team at Banner Boswell Medical Center.

Monday-Friday 6:30A-5P with Thursdays off.

BLS and ACLS required.

12-18 months of recent CVOR RN experience in a hospital setting is required for BSS assignments.

Position summary:

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development.

This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

The cardiovascular operating room nurse is responsible for assisting physicians with advanced tasks or equipment during surgical procedures which include cardiopulmonary bypass/heart-lung machine use, trans-esophageal echocardiogram studies, cardiac output assistive devices, and vascular access and interventions. The CVOR RN must have the ability to perform and interpret various cardiac and vascular lab tests.

Core functions:

• Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
• Formulate a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.
• Implement the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.
• Evaluate the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revise the plan of care as needed.
• Document assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.
• Provide care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
• Interact and participate in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors.
• Contribute to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care.

Minimum qualifications:

Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.

Minimum of one year RN experience in the operating room. New to service/new operating room nurses must complete the Perioperative Academy curriculum in addition to the Banner RN Perioperative Services Competency Tool within the first year.

Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations.

Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor's degree preferred. One year of operating room and/or cardiovascular or vascular experience preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.