RN - Operating Room

*4,500 Sign-On Bonus
Registered Nurse
Operating Room
0.90 FTE, 72 hours per pay period
Days, hours scheduled between 6:45 am and 3:15 pm
Late stay, evening, weekend, and holiday rotation

Position Overview:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a health care professional who is skilled in all aspects of the nursing process. They are adaptable to the myriad of needs of the individual and family during health and illness. The RN is responsible and accountable for the delivery of individualized nursing care to patients having surgical interventions and for the direction of staff members assigned to them.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.
• The RN has an advanced understanding of the Nursing Practice Process including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the surgical patient. Provides care while meeting physical, psychological, social, spiritual and educational needs of the patient and family. Modifies the care plan based on the needs of the patient, consults with the medical staff about changes in the patient’s condition and documents all pertinent data in the electronic medical record.
• Acts as a resource to other team members.
• Keeps updated on current surgical nursing practice, medications, and legal issues.
• Follows best practice recommendations including but not limited to AORN, AST, Perioperative Guidelines and organization wide policies and procedures. Works closely with the surgeon while recognizing surgeon preferences and preference card details.
• In coordination with the surgical team, assembles the necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment for the surgical procedure. Checks that all equipment is functioning properly before use. Notifies the Charge Nurse and/or OR Product Coordinator of defects, removes defective equipment from the patient care area, labels and documents defect and need for repair in order to maintain a safe environment.
• Conforms to the Nurse Practice Act.
• Provides safe and effective care to a myriad of surgical patients taking necessary precautions as warranted. This may include but is not limited to:
  • Demonstrating an understanding of surgical procedures.
  • Applying and monitoring aseptic technique throughout the intra-operative period.
  • Acting as a scrub/circulating nurse during the intra-operative procedure and documenting intra-operative care.
  • Assisting Anesthesia staff during the peri-operative period.
  • Recognizing when the patient is in crisis and initiating the necessary emergency action and seeing situation to resolution.
  • Performs sponge/needle/instrument counts and properly cares for equipment.
  • Monitors patients with sedation for procedures. Follows recommended infection control procedures.
• When acting as Charge:
  • Acts as a resource to other staff, assessing patients, problem solving and patient placement.
  • Facilitates the assignment and delivery of nursing care.
  • Assures adequate staffing for the current day and next day.
  • Delegates unit tasks to appropriate staff members and verifies that tasks are completed.
  • Assures that all staff are managing time wisely.
  • Assigns staff members to a specific function during emergency situations (codes, disasters, etc.). Assists staff in accurately interpreting and supporting departmental philosophy, objective, policies, and procedures.
  • Keeps Department Director or assigned designee informed in a timely manner regarding occurrences/incidents on shift.
  • Assures that cases flow as efficiently as possible, adjusts staffing as needed, and maintains case attendee lists/tracking boards.
  • Performs necessary quality assurance testing for department specific equipment i.e. defibrillator, MH cart, crash cart, glucometer.
  • Is knowledgeable of changing acuity levels and directs the physician to most acute need.
  • Acts as the triage nurse.
  • Communicates with physicians and staff any add-on cases or imperative information that may affect the flow of the day.
  • Reports malfunctioning equipment promptly and removes from the patient care area to maintain a safe environment.
• In addition to the responsibilities described above, the role may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned, as based on the needs or requirements of Winona Health.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct reports

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• BLS Certification
• RN License in Minnesota
• Basic Computer Skills: Microsoft Word and Outlook. Patient Information Database (Cerner)

Preferred:

• One year of general nursing experience

Summary of Benefits at Winona Health:

At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available: 

Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives 
Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being 
Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth 
Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

For more details or specific information, visit our website or contact Human Resources

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.
 
Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.