Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Surgery

Job Summary Assesses, plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates nursing care for surgical patients. Responsibilities Accepts patient care assignments as directed. Communicates with clinical area team members appropriately. Conducts all appropriate nursing aspects of patient assessment using subjective and objective data. Communicates effectively with patients to assess their knowledge of surgical/invasive procedures and expectations. Adheres to universal protocol. Involves patient/significant others in their plan of care, education, discharge planning, and prioritization of needs. Utilizes available teaching resources as appropriate, and identifies/refers patients/families as appropriate. Plans for patient care and/or intervenes by demonstrating basic nursing skills, observing and accurately documenting patient’s response to nursing care, maintaining a safe environment. Evaluates care by conducting ongoing assessments to identify effectiveness of interventions, performing post‑op calls following surgical procedures, and analyzing verbal responses from patient and family during hospitalization. Makes competent clinical decisions and knows when to involve management or other team members. Assists in all areas of surgical services as needed. Provides information to the physician related to changes in the conditions of patients in a timely manner. Documents the care given to patients and their response to care in a timely manner. Correctly and efficiently administers medications, treatments, and nursing interventions as per hospital policy. Applies evidence‑based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to surgical 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. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Graduate of an 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. Licenses & Certifications State of Illinois: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) & registered RN – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). State of Missouri: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) & registered RN – Missouri Division of Professional Registration or Issued by Compact State. State of Oklahoma: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) & registered RN – Issued by Compact State or Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN). State of Wisconsin: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) & registered RN – Issued by Compact State or Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Benefits Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to daily paid care, tuition coverage up to $5,250 per year, paid maternity & paternity coverage, adoption assistance, various health insurance options & wellness plans, retirement benefits including employer matching plans, long & short‑term disability, employee assistance programs (EAP). Additional benefits include sign‑on bonus (eligibility), flexible payment options via DailyPay, upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath, paid parental leave for newborns or adopted children, and comprehensive benefits to fit employees’ needs. EEO Statement SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr