Nurse Manager, Pediatric Cardiac Operating Room

Nemours Children's Health Wilmington, DE

Job Description Lead exceptional cardiac surgical care. Develop an outstanding team. Help shape the future of pediatric CVOR nursing. Nemours is seeking a Nurse Manager, Pediatric CVOR to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, DE. Bring your cardiovascular operating room expertise and leadership vision to our dedicated Pediatric Cardiac Operating Room. As Cardiac OR Nurse Manager, you will guide patient care across the cardiac operative suite, mentor and develop a highly specialized team, and cultivate an environment where clinical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement thrive. Our Cardiac OR performs approximately 200 cardiac procedures annually , offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and families every day. The ideal candidate is an accomplished nursing leader with pediatric cardiac OR experience as both a scrub and circulating nurse. You will pair deep clinical expertise with strategic thinking, fiscal stewardship, strong change-management skills, and a commitment to evidence-based practice and benchmarked quality outcomes. Make an Impact In this role, you will facilitate, coordinate, and direct patient care services while leading the planning and effective use of human and material resources. You will champion the principles of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet model, support departmental and hospital quality assessment and improvement programs, and translate opportunities into actions aligned with the goals of the Nemours Foundation. Your leadership will advance evidence-based care delivery, exceptional patient service and outcomes, LEAN or similar continuous-improvement practices, and responsible resource management. Key Responsibilities Lead nursing practice and organizational decision-making within the Pediatric Cardiac OR. Ensure accountability for safe, high-quality, and appropriate care for patients and families. Guide, supervise, mentor, and develop team members reporting to the Nurse Manager. Coordinate nursing services with other health care disciplines to support seamless perioperative care. Recruit, select, retain, staff, and schedule personnel to promote effective team utilization. Ensure appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development. Evaluate personnel performance and foster a strong culture of peer review and professional growth. Plan and monitor the budget for assigned areas of responsibility. Engage staff in evaluative research and create meaningful learning experiences for nursing and other students. Qualifications Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field preferred. At least five years of clinical experience required; one or more years in pediatrics preferred. Previous management experience required. Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice, management theory, and the change process. Active Delaware registered nurse license required. Certification in nursing administration and/or CVOR preferred. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification required. Ready to Lead the Next Chapter of Pediatric Cardiac Care? If you are a cardiovascular operating room nurse leader who is energized by complex care, team development, and the opportunity to improve outcomes for children and families, we invite you to connect with us. Questions? Contact Megan Roberts at 302-298-8295 or Megan.Roberts@nemours.org. About Us Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships. Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive. Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued. Learn more at Nemours.org .

CVOR RN or Surgical Technologist

Nemours Children's Health Wilmington, DE

Job Description ❤️ Join Our Cardiac Operating Room Team at Nemours Children’s Health Now Hiring: CVOR Registered Nurses & Surgical Technologists Looking for an opportunity to bring your skills to a highly specialized pediatric cardiac environment? Nemours Children’s Health in Wilmington, Delaware is seeking experienced CVOR Registered Nurses and Surgical Technologists to join our Cardiac Operating Room team. The Nemours Cardiac Center provides comprehensive care for infants, children, adolescents and young adults with complex cardiac, thoracic and vascular conditions. Here, you’ll work alongside a dedicated team focused on delivering safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care. ❤️ CVOR Registered Nurse As a CVOR RN , you’ll play an essential role throughout the perioperative experience, providing individualized nursing care before, during and immediately following surgical procedures. Highlights ⭐ NEW RATES ⭐ NEW SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL INCENTIVE Minimum of 1 year of experience required ASN required, with BSN within 3 years of hire Active Delaware RN license Pennsylvania RN license within 6 months of hire New Jersey RN license within 1 year of hire American Heart Association BLS required upon hire PALS within 6 months ACLS within 1 year CNOR and CPN preferred On-call and holiday requirements based on department needs ❤️ Surgical Technologist As a Surgical Technologist , you’ll be an integral part of the Cardiac OR team, preparing sterile instruments, supplies and equipment, maintaining the sterile field, and anticipating the needs of the surgical team throughout each procedure. Qualifications High School Diploma required Completion of a Surgical Technology program required Minimum of 1 year of experience required American Heart Association BLS required Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (NCCT) preferred Full-time, Monday through Friday benefited position Evening, weekend and holiday on-call requirements 🌟 Make an Impact Where It Matters Most At Nemours, our Associates share a commitment to giving every child the best chance to grow up healthy. Whether you’re an experienced CVOR nurse or Surgical Technologist, this is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a team caring for children and young adults with complex cardiac needs. Ready for your next opportunity? Bring your talent to the Nemours Cardiac Operating Room team in Wilmington, Delaware. Apply today! About Us Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships. Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive. Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued. Learn more at Nemours.org .

Registered Nurse- CVOR Full Time

Penn Medicine Doylestown, PA

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Entity: Penn Medicine Doylestown Health Department: CVOR Location: 595 West State Street, Doylestown Pa 18901 Hours: Full Time Job Summary: To provide professional nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, to collaborate with the physician's medical plan, and to execute the objectives and the policies of the hospital. Accountabilities : • 1. Assesses, plans, implements, documents, coordinates, and manages patient care according to department and hospital standards and giving consideration to age-specific accommodations. • a. Utilizes the nursing process for patients assigned to his/her care. • b. Maintains the computerized intraoperative record based on nursing assessment, the medical plan of care, and patient need. • c. Provides patient care, which demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of normal physiology and disease pathophysiology, appropriate nursing and medical interventions and a knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan. • d. Implements patient plan of care based on evidence-based practice. • e. Ensures appropriate completion of chart and other documentation including computer entry. • f. Ensures that no unapproved abbreviations are used when documenting on patient’s medical record. • g. Demonstrates appropriate skill in utilization of the computer for automated order entry, data retrieval, medication administration, nursing care planning and intervention and interdepartmental communication as determined by defined access levels. • h. Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in completion of assigned responsibilities in accordance with department needs. • i. Maintains competency in scrub and circulating duties and strives to improve upon areas of weakness as needed. • j. Adheres to hospital and AORN standards in promoting patient safety and prevention of surgical site infections. • k. Assists patients physically by providing physical support through pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, turning, kneeling, standing, sitting and balancing, and psychologically by providing emotional intervention. • l. Demonstrates ability to perform with clinical proficiency in crises and medical emergencies. • 2. Communicates and collaborates with patients, physicians, family members and other health care disciplines in order to achieve excellence in patient care during hospitalization. • a. Utilizes effective interpersonal skills including interaction with staff through understanding, talking, hearing, seeing and listening. • b. Involves patient in all aspects of the plan of care, serving as advocate when necessary. • c. Consistently and continuously communicates, consults and shares pertinent information regarding changes in patient status and patient care. • d. Uses interpersonal communication techniques that show a willingness to accept and give constructive feedback for the purpose of promoting professional excellence. • e. Effectively communicates pertinent patient information to relief personnel and to post-operative care unit. • f. Demonstrates leadership skills in team building and interpersonal relationships to create a cohesive and productive environment. • g. Recognizes the existence of cultural differences and utilizes appropriate resources available throughout the hospital to respond to the needs of the adult and geriatric patient. • h. Follows staffing guidelines. In the interest of patient care, responds to changes or needs within the CVOR by cooperating with staff rotation and on-call assignments, including weekends and holidays. • 3. Promotes patient safety through adherence to protocols, policies, procedures, evidence-based guidelines and Joint Commission national Patient Safety Goals. • a. Maintains safety precautions while providing patient care including infection control isolation, patient/bed positioning, restraint utilization, skin care, patient/specimen transport, physical environment, fall prevention, and work injury prevention. • b. Identifies patient using name and birth date upon admission to the CVOR. • c. Participates in “Time-out” prior to incision and documents appropriately. • d. Maintains equipment in good working order, reports equipment failure, and initiates corrective action. • e. Labels all medications as appropriate on and off the sterile field. • f. Safely handles various types of drugs and body fluids using knowledge of appropriate standard precautions. • 4. Actively participates in and supports departmental and organizational quality initiatives and goals. • a. Identifies professional goals, which reflect own strengths and weaknesses and seeks assistance for improvement of performance. • b. Attends and participates in meetings according to department standards. • c. Supports and participates in department, hospital, and evidence-based care quality initiatives, including core measures. • d. Participates as a team member or in workgroups on department, hospital and/or ISLT evidence-based care quality initiatives. • 5. Maintains clinical competency according to unit-specific standards. • a. Demonstrates competency in maintaining specific technological skills required in the CVOR. • b. Completes required annual hospital education as per hospital policy. • c. Maintains technological competence through practice and ongoing participation in in-services and formalized professional conferences. • d. Recognizes legal responsibilities and functions within limitations as specified by the Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act. • Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures • Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree-BSN, Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Cardiovascular or General Operating Room or Accredited Perioperative Program Current RN licensure by the State Board of Nursing, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Certified in BLS & ACLS required We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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RN OR Speciality

Penn Medicine Doylestown, PA

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Entity: Penn Medicine Doylestown Health Department: OR Location: 595 West State Street, Doylestown Pa 18901 Hours: Full Time (8am-4:30pm) Job Summary: To provide professional nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, to collaborate with the physician's medical plan, and to execute the objectives and the policies of the hospital. To assist the identified surgical specialty service Accountabilities : • 1. Provides nursing care in a manner that promotes quality and patient safety • a. Provides nursing duties as outlined in the OR nurse job description (job code 1105) • b· Prioritizes work during busy and emergent situations • c· Assists associates in managing workflow and fostering a sense of team • d· Remains flexible with schedule to ensure proper staffing coverage and completion of tasks. • e· Competent to scrub and circulate various cases not just specialty. • f· Accepts other duties as assigned. • 2. Actively participates in and supports departmental and organizational quality initiatives and goals. • a. Attends and participates in meetings according to department standards. • b. Participates as a team member or in workgroups on department, hospital and/or evidence-based care quality initiatives. • c. Assist surgical service leadership with ensuring quality and compliance. • d. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and contributes to budget process. • e. Participates in the capital budgeting process for specialty area • 3. Responsible for overseeing the daily work performed by the associates in the identified specialty • a. Utilizes effective leadership skills to direct others. • b. Serves as a mentor to Associates • c. Assist the Surgical Service educator with onboarding and training of new associates and ongoing competency of Associates • d. Communicates with Associates and surgeons’ issues related to specialty area. • e. Services as a resource to surgeons and staff for equipment and procedures • 4. Maintains efficient operation of the identified specialty section. • a. Coordinates with vendors and Materials Management associates: • · The utilization/delivery of specialty equipment • · Repairs and replacements of specialty equipment • · Backorders • · Product trials • · Ordering stocked items to maintain par levels • b. Develops and updates preference cards as needed • c. Works with Business analyst to ensure that charges and procedure codes are up to date for supplies/equipment • d. Ensures that rooms have necessary supplies and equipment • e. Coordinates with sterile process needs for the rooms not limited to trays and peel pack items • f. Ensures that storage area for specialty is organized and properly stocked • Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures • Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization Qualifications: BSN Required RN, Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. At least 2 year of OR experience; scrub and circulating required Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications: BLS required Current licensure in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State Bureau of Occupational and Professional Affairs We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

RN

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1 month ago

RN-CVOR

Penn Medicine Doylestown, PA

Description Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work? Entity: Penn Medicine Doylestown Health Department: CVOR Location: 595 West State Street, Doylestown Pa 18901 Hours: Full Time Job Summary: To provide professional nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, to collaborate with the physician's medical plan, and to execute the objectives and the policies of the hospital. Accountabilities : • 1. Assesses, plans, implements, documents, coordinates, and manages patient care according to department and hospital standards and giving consideration to age-specific accommodations. • a. Utilizes the nursing process for patients assigned to his/her care. • b. Maintains the computerized intraoperative record based on nursing assessment, the medical plan of care, and patient need. • c. Provides patient care, which demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of normal physiology and disease pathophysiology, appropriate nursing and medical interventions and a knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan. • d. Implements patient plan of care based on evidence-based practice. • e. Ensures appropriate completion of chart and other documentation including computer entry. • f. Ensures that no unapproved abbreviations are used when documenting on patient’s medical record. • g. Demonstrates appropriate skill in utilization of the computer for automated order entry, data retrieval, medication administration, nursing care planning and intervention and interdepartmental communication as determined by defined access levels. • h. Demonstrates initiative and self-direction in completion of assigned responsibilities in accordance with department needs. • i. Maintains competency in scrub and circulating duties and strives to improve upon areas of weakness as needed. • j. Adheres to hospital and AORN standards in promoting patient safety and prevention of surgical site infections. • k. Assists patients physically by providing physical support through pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, turning, kneeling, standing, sitting and balancing, and psychologically by providing emotional intervention. • l. Demonstrates ability to perform with clinical proficiency in crises and medical emergencies. • 2. Communicates and collaborates with patients, physicians, family members and other health care disciplines in order to achieve excellence in patient care during hospitalization. • a. Utilizes effective interpersonal skills including interaction with staff through understanding, talking, hearing, seeing and listening. • b. Involves patient in all aspects of the plan of care, serving as advocate when necessary. • c. Consistently and continuously communicates, consults and shares pertinent information regarding changes in patient status and patient care. • d. Uses interpersonal communication techniques that show a willingness to accept and give constructive feedback for the purpose of promoting professional excellence. • e. Effectively communicates pertinent patient information to relief personnel and to post-operative care unit. • f. Demonstrates leadership skills in team building and interpersonal relationships to create a cohesive and productive environment. • g. Recognizes the existence of cultural differences and utilizes appropriate resources available throughout the hospital to respond to the needs of the adult and geriatric patient. • h. Follows staffing guidelines. In the interest of patient care, responds to changes or needs within the CVOR by cooperating with staff rotation and on-call assignments, including weekends and holidays. • 3. Promotes patient safety through adherence to protocols, policies, procedures, evidence-based guidelines and Joint Commission national Patient Safety Goals. • a. Maintains safety precautions while providing patient care including infection control isolation, patient/bed positioning, restraint utilization, skin care, patient/specimen transport, physical environment, fall prevention, and work injury prevention. • b. Identifies patient using name and birth date upon admission to the CVOR. • c. Participates in “Time-out” prior to incision and documents appropriately. • d. Maintains equipment in good working order, reports equipment failure, and initiates corrective action. • e. Labels all medications as appropriate on and off the sterile field. • f. Safely handles various types of drugs and body fluids using knowledge of appropriate standard precautions. • 4. Actively participates in and supports departmental and organizational quality initiatives and goals. • a. Identifies professional goals, which reflect own strengths and weaknesses and seeks assistance for improvement of performance. • b. Attends and participates in meetings according to department standards. • c. Supports and participates in department, hospital, and evidence-based care quality initiatives, including core measures. • d. Participates as a team member or in workgroups on department, hospital and/or ISLT evidence-based care quality initiatives. • 5. Maintains clinical competency according to unit-specific standards. • a. Demonstrates competency in maintaining specific technological skills required in the CVOR. • b. Completes required annual hospital education as per hospital policy. • c. Maintains technological competence through practice and ongoing participation in in-services and formalized professional conferences. • d. Recognizes legal responsibilities and functions within limitations as specified by the Pennsylvania Nurse Practice Act. • Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures • Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree-BSN, Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Cardiovascular or General Operating Room or Accredited Perioperative Program Current RN licensure by the State Board of Nursing, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Certified in BLS & ACLS required We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Live Your Life's Work We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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