Job Summary: Provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered nursing care in a dynamic operating room environment that upholds professional nursing standards and best practices. This role emphasizes relationship-based care and adherence to ethical nursing guidelines, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practice.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage time and resources, prioritizing critical tasks while balancing short- and long-term goals.
• Apply specialized knowledge and technical skills to deliver high-quality patient care and make appropriate patient assignments based on acuity and expertise.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning by attending educational sessions and integrating new practices to improve outcomes and reduce costs.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, fostering respectful and collaborative relationships with patients, families, healthcare providers, and colleagues.
• Maintain a therapeutic and safe environment by adhering to safety protocols, noise reduction, and supporting healthcare students.
• Engage in proactive safety measures, reporting near misses, and following HIPAA and Just Culture principles.
• Seek professional growth opportunities including certifications, advanced degrees, and leadership roles.
• Promote teamwork by motivating and mentoring peers, encouraging cooperation, and building trust within the care team.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or equivalent experience with at least five years of acute care nursing if from a non-accredited program.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred or required within five years of hire; enrollment in an accelerated MSN program is acceptable.
• Completion and maintenance of area-specific certifications such as ACLS, BLS, PALS, or specialty certifications.

Licensure: Current active Registered Nurse license as required by the regional nursing board.

Work Environment: Full-time, first shift in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest United States.