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Registered Nurse - Surgery
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$72,002 / year median in Missouri
+10% projected growth
Job Description
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital
•St.
Louis Worker Type:
Regular Job Highlights:
RN Surgery
•MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital
•St.
Louis Schedule :
Full-time, Day Shift 10 or 12-hour shifts Flexible scheduling with your team On call & holiday requirements (self-scheduled)
Orientaion:
6-9 months, based on prior surgical experience Structured support to build confidence and skills Join Our Team and make a difference every day while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive work environment. We offer competitive, affordable health insurance and benefits designed to support you and your family Fulfill your calling with SSM Health
•apply today! Sign on bonus available for eligible external candidates! sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available
Job Summary:
Delivers professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs 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.
EDUCATION
Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE
No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Constant 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:
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 Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee Department:
Surgery Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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