Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Services CVOR

Job overview

Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Services CVOR at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, VA. This is an onsite position with a salary that is not specified. LewisGale Medical Center is a leading acute care facility specializing in heart and vascular care, orthopedics, and more. This role involves evaluating patients prior to surgery, providing patient and family education, and participating in surgical site verification. The RN will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team.

What you'll do

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery.
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process.
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification.
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy.
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more.
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients.
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly.
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate Degree or Bachelors Degree

Experience

Associate Degree or Bachelors Degree

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

rn

surgical services

cvor

open heart

salem

va

united states

lewisgale medical center

full-time

rotating shifts

weekend required

on-call required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

About the employer

LewisGale Medical Center is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.