Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling. Job Summary Uses the nursing process in care delivery and provides nursing leadership for other patient care personnel. Circulates independently on complex cases to include cardiovascular and thoracic cases. Schedule Options Full time available Four 10‑hour shifts from 8:30am - 7pm Benefits Competitive, affordable health insurance Getting paid every day Up to $5,250 in tuition coverage per year Paid maternity & paternity coverage Adoption assistance Various competitive health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer matching plans Long & short‑term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) *Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply. Job Responsibilities and Requirements Provides care for the perioperative patient by completing a comprehensive pre‑operative assessment, planning, and implementing individualized nursing interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of care and modifying interventions as needed. Prioritizes multiple complex patient and physician needs to delegate and coordinate the care provided by the surgical team to maximize patient outcomes. Coordinates patient care assignments to personnel supervised, considering staff competencies, patient population, equipment used, patient condition, environmental factors, infection control, safety factors, and availability of direct/indirect supervision. Communicates with patients, staff and physicians to anticipate needs and develop and implement actions to be taken in response to complaints related to patient care processes. Maintains and enhances professional clinical skills by seeking out learning situations and remaining knowledgeable of current advances in cardiovascular, thoracic and multiple surgical specialty nursing techniques and technologies. Serves as a consultant to personnel in area(s) of nursing expertise. Teaches and mentors other less‑experienced nurses and technicians. Demonstrates advanced clinical judgment as evidenced by knowledge of complex nursing interventions required in cardiovascular and thoracic and multiple surgical specialty areas. Initiates actions that work to improve processes within the department. 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. 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 One year advanced surgical experience. 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, keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision (20 inches or less) and depth perception for distances Required Professional Licenses and/or Certifications State of Work Location: Illinois - Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) & Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri - Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) & Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration or Compact State State of Work Location: Oklahoma - Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) & Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State or Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) State of Work Location: Wisconsin - Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) & Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State or Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services 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