What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Operating Room position at Nemours?
The Perioperative Nurse Residency Program at Nemours is a 12-week program designed for experienced registered nurses transitioning to the role of a perioperative registered nurse. The program is supported by nurse educators and preceptors utilizing module-based education and simulation based on individual adult learning styles.
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Position is full-time, 60 hours biweekly, 12 hour shifts, with weekend, call and holiday requirements.
The role of the Perioperative RN is to be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the operating room for all patient populations. This primary position at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, will include collaboration with the Nemours Children's Health, Surgery Center, Malvern, PA and the Nemours Children's Health, Surgery Center, Deptford, NJ to optimize available resources in achieving optimal patient outcomes .
Requirements:
- BSN Preferred ; if have Associate's degree must be willing to get BSN within three years
- Active Delaware or compact RN license required
- Current American Heart Association BLS required; PALS within six months; ACLS within one year
- Must apply for NJ and PA license is not already obtained or covered by compact license within six months
