Registered Nurse - Surgery

It's more than a career, it's a calling — SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights Sign-on Bonus: Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility! 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: 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 Employee. Department OPERATING ROOM 6111. Scheduled Weekly Hours 36. Benefits Competitive, affordable health insurance, including but not limited to… Getting paid every day! Access 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). Paid parental leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE). Flexible payment options through DailyPay, offering instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Please note, benefits and eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply. Equal Opportunity Employer 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