Registered Nurse - Surgery

It's more than a career, it's a callingOK-SSM Health Bone & Joint Hospital at St. AnthonyWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:Join a team where your work matters -- every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. Department: Bone and Joint Midtown Surgery CenterSchedule: Part Time Days*sign on bonus for eligible candidates Apply today. SSM Health - We bring out the incredible in you everyday.Job Summary:Delivers professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESPerforms scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.Directly assists operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.Prepares operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONGraduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensingEXPERIENCE1 year of RN experience in surgery requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant use of speech to share information through oral communication.Constant standing and walking.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving of patients.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional driving.Rare crawling and running.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS  State of Work Location: Illinois     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And     Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And         Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration         Or         Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State  State of Work Location: Oklahoma     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And         Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State         Or         Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)  State of Work Location: Wisconsin     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)     And         Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State         Or         Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:4403030040 BJH SA Midtown Surgery CenterScheduled Weekly Hours:24SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more.