RN Perioperative Trainee

Full-Time student of a specialized internal training program.
Perioperative RN Trainee participates in the 6-month formal education program developed by AORN to train RNs to practice in the role of a surgery circulator in the Operating Room (OR). The Perioperative or Surgery RN Program prepares students to identify patient needs and prioritize care through the surgical experience utilizing assessment skills. In the role, the Perioperative RN plans and delegates care based on the identified patient needs. The Perioperative RN executes therapeutic physician orders and nursing interventions. The Perioperative RN evaluates the patient's response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes. The Perioperative RN is accountable for outcomes of patient care delivered during the assigned shift.

Note that  this position requires constant walking & standing with twisting, bending, and lifting. There is the possibility of carrying, pushing & pulling 20 to 50lbs.

Education:

Graduate of Accredited School Of Nursing, with current Alabama RN Licensure

Experience:

Experience preferred, new graduate accepted. For Huntsville Health System, no written warnings/suspension within the year

Additional Skills/Abilities:

BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period.

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named   Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report . With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more