Operating Room Registered Nurse

Overview Job Title: Registered Nurse - OR Location: Ballwin, MO 63011 Essential Functions The delivery of patient care through the framework of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis and patient outcomes) in the preoperative, interoperative and postoperative phase of the surgical patient. Supervision Supervision of Clinical Services Education / Experience Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Current Registered Nurse License Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrates current, comprehensive professional knowledge and skills in conformance with recognized nursing standards and department policies including the Patient Bill of Rights and JCAHO regulations, Standards for Nursing Care and the Nurse Practice Act. Assesses physiological and psychosocial health status of patient. Verbally reports pertinent information to appropriate staff to provide continuity of care. Legibly documents information in patient records and signs records using the appropriate professional title. Assesses level of understanding and expectations of care. Establishes patient/family goals that are mutually acceptable. Formulates the Plan of Care for the patient. Implements nursing care plans tailored to patient/family needs. Demonstrates ability to assess and problem solve. Responds to emergencies. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines (Nurse Practice Act, legal statutes, ANA code for Nurses, PRMC Policy and Procedures). Performs nursing actions that demonstrate accountability (demonstrates flexibility, exercises safe judgment). Continually adjusts care plan based on patient/family data. Demonstrates proper preoperative process – communication/report. Demonstrates proper procedure and documentation for surgical case counting. Demonstrates proper patient identification verification per policy. Demonstrates proper surgical site identification and marking per policy. Participates in a professional nursing organization. Physical Demands Standing: 66-100% Walking: 66-100% Lifting: 0-50 lbs as needed Carrying: 0-25 lbs as needed Pushing: 0-400 lbs on wheels with assistance as needed Climbing: 1-5 flights of stairs as necessary Pulling: As necessary while providing patient care Bending: Proper bending necessary to pick things off the floor Squatting: As necessary while providing care Rotating shoulderse: As necessary Kneeling: If necessary while providing patient care Reaching: overhead while providing patient care General: Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to provide patient care. Environmental Conditions Inside: 95-100% Temperature: 30F-115F Fumes: Occasional Dust: Occasional Gases: None Mist: Occasional Radiation: Occasional Noise or Vibrations: Biomedical equipment, needles, sharps, copy machine, phones, latex, disinfectants, etc. Hazards: Occasional contact with communicable disease, electrical equipment, etc. Personal Protective Equipment: Provided (gowns, gloves, masks, head cover). Benefits Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account with an employer contribution Life Insurance PTO 401(k) retirement plan with a company match And more! Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. #100 Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr St-Louis-Multispecialty-Surgery-Center