RN OR Outpatient Surgery

Job Description

Full- Time Registered Nurse Outpatient Surgery

Job Responsibilities: Responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients throughout the center in the perioperative areas. Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for the surgical patient based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization's vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of the patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. Other duties as assigned.

Who are we?

Northwest Health

• Porter includes two hospital campuses as well as outpatient facilities serving Northwest Indiana. We endeavor to provide you and your family appropriate and safe care in a friendly, welcoming environment.

As a healthcare provider committed to quality and compassionate care, Northwest Health

• Porter emphasizes patient experience, quality outcomes and respect for the dignity and comfort of our patients and their visiting family members.

Why should you join us?

Porter has won numerous awards including the Heart Failure

• Gold Plus and Stroke Treatment Silver awards by the American Heart Association. For continuing education, local colleges and universities such as Purdue, Indiana University, Valparaiso and more are easily accessible.

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of drug screen

• Employment background check

• Porter Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, disability, veteran status or national origin.

Local Area:

Porter County is approximately 45 miles from Chicago and 45 minutes from South Bend and the University of Notre Dame. School systems in Porter County continue to exceed state and national norms and have been named "Best Buy" school corporations by the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce. Just a short drive away, Indiana Dunes offers hiking trails and the beach.

Education:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited university or college. [Required].

Certifications/Experience:

• Minimum of one [1] year experience in nursing with at least one [1] year experience in Operating Room role. [Preferred].

• Current Indiana Registered Nurse licensure. [Required].

• CPR certification upon hire or by the end of orientation. [Required].

• ACLS certification upon hire or within 2 months of employment. [Required].