Registered Nurse Operating Room

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Operating Room (Cardiovascular)

Location

Louisville, Kentucky

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments in accordance with RN scope of practice, considering patient culture, age, and developmental level
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care, determining desired outcomes in coordination with patients, families, and the inter-professional team
• Provide direct patient care including nursing rounds, assessments, treatments, and facilitation of admission, transfer, and discharge activities
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition; conduct and document ongoing assessments using the nursing process
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of patient care provided by other team members
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, and documentation auditing

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care team members
• Proficiency with or ability to be trained on computer systems and clinical applications
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety needs and implement appropriate safety measures

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous nursing experience in an operating room or surgical setting
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice in a specialized cardiovascular operating room environment with a focus on evidence-based, patient-centered care
• Work within a collaborative, team-oriented culture that values professional growth and nursing excellence