Perioperative Nurse Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the perioperative nurse position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for safe and appropriate patient care within the Values & Standards of Nursing Practice at RMC.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS)/Basice Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and ACLS
• Consistent application of competency-based approach to nursing theory and practice following UMHS OR Nursing, Elsevier, and UMHS Policies and Guidelines
• Understands the theory based approach to Perioperative nursing using AORN Standards and Practices Guidelines
• Able to utilize electronic learning management systems to carry out and schedule educational programs such as Mlearning
• Demonstrates proficient computer skills including in Microsoft Office, Qualtrics or Survey Monkey, and Outlook
• Able to demonstrate and understand the principles of learning with novice to expert staff at all levels using the three domains of learning (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective)
• Demonstrates exemplary communication skills- written, verbal, and non-verbal
• Demonstrates in depth knowledge of perioperative nursing skills for cardiac, vascular and thoracic surgery

I would like to submit my application for the perioperative nurse opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for care according to best practice standards of care in nursing.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Current California RN License, California NP License and California Furnishing License
• Demonstrated Cardiac experience
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) preferred
• Member of the Association of Operating Room Nurses preferred
• Peds and or PACU experience preferred
• NYS licensure as an RN and CNS
• Active Registered Nursing License (RN) in the state he/she is practicing
• Working proficiency with Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT

I am excited to be applying for the position of perioperative nurse. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, JCAHO, federal, state, and local requirements; establishes, implements, and maintains patient care and service standards to meet members' and internal clients' expectations.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Demonstrates expert skill level in scrubbing and circulating all cardiac, vascular and thoracic surgery procedures and related interventional cardiovascular procedures
• Act as a positive and professional role model while teaching, coaching, and mentoring
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and professionalism in the Perioperative area
• Previous teaching or precepting experience in a cardiovascular unit/OR
• Demonstrates and promotes a culture of following UMHS Policies and Guidelines
• Willing to participate and learn a variety of teaching and training modalities including procedure simulation
• Highly accountable for self-development and teamwork in education role
• Participates in unit Professional Practice Model

I would like to submit my application for the perioperative nurse opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for nursing care in accordance with professional practice standards.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience in computer based teaching modules in the area of Perioperative nursing (AORN Periop 101)
• Experience in classroom and clinical teaching of new hires specifically RN interns, experienced OR RNs, STs, PTs, and student externships for orientation
• Experience in teaching adult learners with in the community setting
• Completion of a Family Nurse Practitioner program (FNP)
• Pre-op and/or anesthesia evaluation experience as an NP
• Minimum of 1 yr hospital based experience as an RN
• Current CNOR certification highly preferred
• ACLS and PALS preferred or received within 6 months of hire

Please consider me for the perioperative nurse opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and clinical standards.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• CPR, ACLS and PALS certifications
• Preferred Operating Room experience
• Current Florida RN license by the start of program
• DaVinci Robotic experience and scrub experience highly preferred
• EMR experience (Cerner preferred)
• On-call requirement after completion of program
• California RN License, California NP License and California Furnishing License
• Pre-op, PACU, or previous anesthesia evaluation experience