Perioperative Optimization - RN

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RN - Center of Perioperative Optimization

Make it Happen at Hopkins....

At Howard County General Hospital, we have 11 ORs which are a great fit for the experienced OR RN looking to work for the world-renowned Johns Hopkins family. In our OR's we provide ortho/spine, robotics, and general surgeries.

Role and Responsibilities:

• The OR RN reviews pre-surgical testing results (like cardiac and neuro clearances) to determine if a patient is cleared for surgery.
• Must have strong assessment skills-able to read and interpret labs, identify any issues or concerns, and communicate with anesthesia for additional consults as needed.
• Anesthesia team usually doesn't consult patients before surgery unless a concern is raised by the CPO nurse.
• The role involves frequent communication with doctor's offices (primary care, urgent care, etc.) to collect and clarify medical clearance information.
• The nurse decides if a patient is ready for surgery or needs further evaluation/workup.

Qualities Needed:

• Good communicator and team player.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle tedious, back-and-forth documentation and chart review.
• Confident in assessing medical records and patient histories.

Shift: Full-time, 8 hour days

Work Location: Columbia, Maryland

Why nurses love Howard County General Hospital:

• Warm and collegial environment
• Fantastic benefits: https://hcgh.mybenefitsjhhs.com/
• Free parking

Hear what our hospital president has to say about what we do and why we do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj5KuB34gU8

Nursing requirements:

• Associate Degree from an accredited Nursing Program
• CPR/BLS certification required: AHA, Red Cross, or Military Training Network accepted.

Important Notices:

• Nurses hired with an Associate's degree in nursing must enroll in an accredited BSN/MSN program within 1 year of hire and complete the degree within 5 years of your start date.
• Authorization to Work in the United States: Applicants who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Salary Range: Minimum 37.13/hour - Maximum 57.87/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.