What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Operating Room - Full Time - Rotating Shifts position at Meritus Medical Center Inc?
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Full-time, 80 hours/biweekly
The OR provides services 24/7/365 and uses state of the art equipment to provide diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical services. Our skilled team of healthcare professionals work together to provide a wide variety of cases to our community. We are looking for motivated, smart and experienced Operating Room professionals to join our team!
We offer the following procedures:
Neurosurgery
Robotics
General
Bariatrics
OB/GYN
ENT/EYES
Orthopedics
Trauma
Urology
Podiatry
Dental
Cath lab
Pain Services
Endoscopy
Why be a Meritus Nurse:
- Nurse driven Shared Governance, bedside rounding, committee and process improvement teams
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Nurse Certification and Continuing Education Funds
- Self-scheduling - Enjoy what matters most to you
- Flexible Shift Options
- Professional Nursing Ladder- Grow your career where you want it go
- Up to $7.00 in shift differentials
Why Meritus?
- State of the art Emergency Department and Level III Trauma Center – we see close to 75,000 patients in our ED every year
- Meritus also has the county’s only after-hours emergency psychiatric on-site crisis assessment team as part of the Emergency Department
- Our Critical Care Unit has been awarded the Silver Beacon of Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Certified since 2007 as a Primary Stroke Center by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services
- We have a Level II Special Care Nursery and nearly 2,000 babies are born each year in our Family Birthing Center
- Silver Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association for STEMI patients
- One of only 3,000 facilities in the world to have an age-friendly designation, Level III Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
- Meritus Medical Center has 2 types of surgical robots- the daVinci Xi® and the ROSA®. Our surgeons utilize these devices to assist surgery in 6 specialty areas.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education - ASN required. BSN Preferred. Previously grandfathered active RN’s who graduated from an accredited nursing school as a Diploma RN will continue to have ASN requirement waived.
Experience - Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital setting required.
Licensure/Certification - Specialty certification recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program™ preferred. Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or if resident of a state that participates in Nurse Multi-State Compact agreement, holds Registered Nurse License from that state that is designated as "Compact" or "Multi-State Privilege" using primary source verification and provides additional documentation as required by the Maryland Board of Nursing. RN License from a compact state with a designation of "Single State" does not meet the requirement and nurse must obtain a Maryland license. Specialty certification preferred. See attached addendum for unit specific requirements and professional ladder application ladder application information.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Ability to apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy. Basic computer skills required. Must pocess high level of organization and communication skills.
Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.
Strength Through Diversity
Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.
Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Sup
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