About this role
Up to $30,000 Sign on Bonus for Qualified Candidates
This position is responsible for assessing the needs of each patient before and during a surgical procedure and maintains patient safety. The RN outlines individual care plans, implements, evaluates and documents care of patient during surgical procedures. Provides leadership to the OR team. Communicates with the patient and family, OR team, supervisor, manager and ancillary departments. Participates in staff development through preceptorship and continuing education. |
Responsibilities
(40%) Assesses the needs of the surgical patient and develops a plan of care specific for that patient. Implements and evaluates the plan of care during the procedure, and makes necessary adjustments keeping patient safety a priority.
(30%) Supervises activity in the room. Anticipates and coordinates any schedule changes for the room. Assembles equipment and supplies. Assists anesthesia as necessary. Monitors sterile field.
(20%) Communicates with patient, family, physician, OR team, supervisor/manager, and ancillary departments.
(10%) Participates in staff development by attending in services, educational meetings, staff meetings, and other meetings/seminars for educational opportunity along with leadership and growth opportunity.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrates a positive, courteous and helpful attitude toward the patient, visitors, physicians and coworkers.
Demonstrates ability to fill varying roles as necessary.
Demonstrates the ability to interpret information and reports pertinent data to the physician, including pertinent clinical information.
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Certifications and Licensures
Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Within 3 months of hire or transfer
Qualification Source: AHA
Essential: true
Credential:RN: Registered Nurse
Equivalent Experience:
Qualification Source:
Essential: true
Required Education
Education: ASSOC
Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's degree in nursing with 12 months experience preferred.
Education Specialization:
Essential: true
Other Information
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
One year nursing experience or perioperative experience.
Leadership skills needed to effectively direct a group.
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
Two years of nursing experience either in the critical units or emergency department preferred.
Certified Surgical Tech (CST) with RN license or first assistant with RN license preferred.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
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Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)
Education: ASSOC
Equivalent Experience: Bachelor's degree in nursing with 12 months experience preferred.
Education Specialization:
Essential: true
Other Comments
Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support ACLS
Equivalent Experience: Within 3 months of hire or transfer
Qualification Source: AHA
Essential: true
Credential:RN: Registered Nurse
Equivalent Experience:
Qualification Source:
Essential: true
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Other facts
About MyMichigan Health
MyMichigan Health is a partnership of health providers, services and facilities in the heart of Michigan. It is a non-profit, tax-exempt health system affiliated with the University of Michigan Health. As a non-profit, all excess revenues go back into providing care, upgrading services, fairly compensating employees and creating a supportive work environment. The quality of its medical facilities and campuses have been enhanced by the generosity of local foundations and donors.
Serving more than one million residents in a 26-county region, MyMichigan Health acts as a parent organization with various joint ventures and management contracts. In fiscal year 2025, MyMichigan Health provided $243 million in community benefits and other uncompensated care.
MyMichigan also contributes significantly to the health of its local economies. Listed by Forbes among ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ for four consecutive years from 2022 to 2025, as well as named to Forbes’ list of ‘America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals’ in 2025, MyMichigan is a major employer in all the areas it serves with employees having earned $815 million in wages and $147 million in benefits in fiscal year 2025.
Systemwide, MyMichigan has:
• More than 13,200 employees and operational support staff
• More than 2,400 providers credentialed within MyMichigan Health
• Annual gross revenues of approximately $5.1 billion for fiscal year 2025
• Assets valued at $2.4 billion as of June 30, 2025
• 1,123 reportable beds
What you'll do
- The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing patient needs and developing individualized care plans during surgical procedures. They also supervise the operating room team and ensure effective communication among all parties involved.
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