Registered Nurse - OR

Job Description Responsibilities:

- Involves patient and/or significant others in decisions regarding care.

- Assesses and appropriately documents the educational needs and learning abilities of the patient and/or significant others during the admission and subsequent assessments in the computerized care plan.

- Documents and assures that the plan of care includes identified problems, and/or nursing diagnosis, nursing interventions, and goals/outcomes with target dates with the patient/family promoting optimal health, healing or dignified end of life, when appropriate.

- Performs patient hand offs utilizing patient safety tools (SBAR, Report at Bedside, etc.) both from shift-to-shift and interdepartmentally as directed.

- Maintains effective communication through appropriate utilization of the chain of command

- Communicates subjective and objective data about the patient/family and/or significant others with appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team.

- Stays up to date on unit huddles, email, and other unit-based communications.

- Facilitates communication of pertinent findings with and/or makes rounds with physicians.

- Participates in Process Improvement activities such as data collection, in-services, and meetings as appropriate and required.

- Completes Hospital and required nursing competencies, mandatory in-services/MyEducation assignments and relevant certifications (ex. BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.) within required time frame.

- Utilizes professional literature to implement evidence-based practice in decision making and shares with other coworkers as appropriate.

- Participates in programs and projects toward professional growth and development.

- Maintains relevant knowledge and follows policies/procedures.

- Readily accepts professional accountability to resolve issues related to patient care or operational issues.

- Participates in a hospital committee, special project or service (ex. preceptor to student or new coworker, care management) as requested.

- Delegates, guides and directs unlicensed health care providers & LPNs in tasks and are responsible for the care provided according to their documented competencies and/or scope of practice.

- Participates in annual peer review process for self and others when requested.

- Performs patient rounding, based on patient need and departmental guidelines.

- Appropriately interprets and utilizes diagnostic, laboratory, and monitoring data.

- If required takes call, weekend shift or alternate shifts as deemed by the department needs.

- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room Circulator

Full-Time | Operating Room

Overview

Mercy is seeking a compassionate and skilled Operating Room Circulator RN to join our surgical services team. In this role, you will coordinate and oversee patient care throughout the perioperative experience, serving as a key advocate for patients during surgery. The OR Circulator partners with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to promote patient safety, ensure efficient surgical workflows, and deliver exceptional care aligned with Mercy's mission, values, and Service Standards.

What You'll Do As an OR Circulator RN, you will:

• Coordinate and manage patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Serve as the patient's advocate throughout the perioperative experience.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members regarding care plans and surgical procedures.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Utilize patient safety tools and perform detailed patient handoffs.
• Monitor patient status and respond appropriately to changing conditions.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and departmental competencies.
• Delegate and supervise care activities as appropriate.
• Support a culture of teamwork, safety, and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Education
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Associate Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or compact state licensure, as applicable.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• Additional certifications may be required based on department needs, including ACLS and other unit-specific certifications.
• Preferred Experience
• Previous Operating Room and/or Circulator nursing experience preferred.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient advocacy skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Why Join Mercy?

• Collaborative surgical team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialty certification
• Mission-driven culture focused on exceptional patient care
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time coworkers
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to reach, bend, kneel, squat, twist, and perform other physical activities necessary for patient care and surgical support.

Apply today and be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional surgical care and improving lives every day.