Registered Nurse Lead Pre Op Phase II Recovery Full Time

Community Hospital is hiring a Full Time Registered Nurse Lead, Pre Op/Phase II Recovery with a $3,000 Sign On Bonus!

We’re offering an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, compassionate team – where you are valued just as much as the patients we serve. At Community Hospital, we are guided by our C.A.R.E.S. values where Compassion is required, Attitude is valued, Respect is demanded, Excellence is expected and Service is commended. Come be a part of a place where your hard work is recognized, your goals are supported, and your impact matters.

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs, HSAs, and Daycare FSA.
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid holidays and vacation

Under minimal supervision, the RN Pre-op/PACU Lead provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures of the hospital. In collaboration with the patient, the patient’s family and other members of the health care team, the RN Preop/PACU Lead assumes responsibility for the management of the delivery of patient care including, but not limited to, assessment/re-assessment, development of the plan of care, implementation and evaluation of appropriate patient care interventions utilizing the nurse process.  The RN Pre-op/PACU Lead also assists the anesthesiologist and surgeon with patient-related care activities.  Supervises Pre-op and PACU staff, assisting with staff scheduling and performance reviews.  Always works as a team member within the entire facility.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Provides care to surgical patients in the pre/post operative area according to policy and procedure and care standards.
• Maintains knowledge of medications, equipment, expected patient outcomes during surgery and anticipated complications.
• Coordinates patient care with multidisciplinary team.
• Acts to protect and advance patient’s best interest.
• Maintains physician relations.
• Initiates team member assignments.
• Maintains daily staffing schedule.
• Assists with staff evaluations.
• Actively involved in QI and PI projects.
• Satisfactorily demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties outlined in this job description as well as continually demonstrates competency in performing the job duties.

Qualifications: 

• Current Registered Nurse Licensure with the State of Oklahoma required.
• Minimum of one year experience in acute care preferred.
• Management or supervisory experience preferred.
• AHA BLS Healthcare required within 30 days of hire, if not currently certified.
• AHA ACLS required within 120 days of hire, if not currently certified.