Registered Nurse RN OR Operating Room

Operating Room Rn

Banner – University Medical Center South is a academic medical center that includes an Emergency department, a state-designated trauma center and a Behavioral Health Pavilion. When our patients need surgery, our outstanding surgery services team steps in to help ensure excellent outcomes and maintain a positive patient experience. Surgery nurses play a huge role in the care of our patients, and we're proud of the work they do. If you want to make a difference in people's lives – and your own – you could find the opportunity you've been waiting for.

As an Operating Room RN at our Banner University South Tucson location, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Surgery department in the operating room!

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours per Week: 5-8s | 40 hrs

Schedule: 1045-1915, Monday-Friday

On Call: Weekend and holiday rotations may be required.

Enjoy a flat rate $5/hr for call, $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential, when applicable.

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.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.

2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input.

3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team.

4. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed.

5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record.

6. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.

7. Contributes 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.