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SSM Health lists this Registered Nurse - Surgery opportunity in saint louis, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
It's more than a career, it's a calling
MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis Worker Type:
Regular Job Highlights:
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**
Unit/location: RN-Surgery - MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis.
Orientation Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6am-3pm.
Schedule: 4 days per week, with varying days between Monday and Friday.
* Sign-On Bonus: Eligible external candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus—ask your recruiter for details! Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available**
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!
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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Worksite address
saint louis, MO, 63190, US
Who can apply
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