Registered Nurse - RN - OR Per Diem Days - Steward Health Care System

About Steward Health Care
Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.

As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.

Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates more than 30 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas.

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Position Summary:
The Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the delivery of preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative nursing care. The professional nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delegation of patient card to other members of the health care team. Registered Nurses will be required to take call on a rotational basis.

Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires an associates degree and is certified as a registered nurse. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Years of Related Experience:

• Minimum: 0-1
• Preferred: 2-4

Licensure/Certification/Education (Required):

1. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
2. Current/Active Florida Registered Nurse License (RN) OR Approved Multi-State License
3. Education: Technical School/2 Years College/Associates Degree

Licensure/Certification/Education (Preferred):

1. American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
2. OR Nursing Certification (CNOR)
3. Education 4: Bachelor's Degree

Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.