Restorative Surgery Center is an outpatient surgery center that specializes in pain management treatments and cutting edge minimally invasive interventional procedures. We are looking for a RN that helps with daily clinic tasks as well as managing patient care pre-operatively and post-operatively. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
Education/
Requirements
Nursing Degree from an accredited school
Current Missouri RN license
Basic Life Support Certification
Preferred
2 years nursing experience (Pre-op, Post-Op, OR experience is a plus)
ACLS Certification
ASC experience
Essential Functions/ Accountabilities
Provides direct patient care in the clinic setting
Provides pre-operative instruction and explanation of patient rights and responsibilities
Describes the peri-operative experience to the patient/significant other, including what to expect before, during, and after the procedure
Explains informed consent for surgery, patient’s rights/responsibilities, and pre-operative/post-operative instructions
Performs all pre-operative testing/procedures (i.e. laboratory work, IV starts, x-rays etc.)
Reports all abnormal values to attending surgeon/anesthesia provider
Obtains necessary signatures and assessments prior to escorting patients to OR/procedure room
Transports patients to the procedure room/OR suite observing policies/procedures and communicates such information to all members of the surgical team
Provides comfort and reassurance to the patient and promotes privacy and dignity
Documents post-anesthesia/post procedure care in the recovery room during the patient’s recovery from anesthesia/sedation according to approved policies and procedures
Provides nursing care to meet patient’s needs related to surgical condition and type of anesthesia administered
Monitors patients and informs surgeon or anesthesia provider of observed complications
Performs thorough post-operative patient assessment prior to discharge of the patient
Assists in assessing the physical and emotional status of the patient in preparation for discharge
Reviews post-operative instructions and prescriptions from the surgeon with patient and significant other and documents in the patient’s medical record
Informs patient and family about appropriate care and procedure to follow up returning home
Determines that patient and significant other understand conditions that require immediate care/method to obtain immediate care
Complies with surgery center practice standards regarding competent performance duties
Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and safe environment
Maintains a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA guidelines and infection control standards
Attends in services and meetings as required
Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences
Acts in accordance with the vision, business philosophy, and mission of the surgery center
Carries out assigned duties in an effective, productive and efficient manner
Adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment
Reports observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to the safety officer or other designated person
Demonstrates knowledge of and participation in surgery center performance
improvement program, infection control program and risk management program
Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices
Cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians
Neighborhoods+In Florissant, distinct pockets range from historic Old Town Florissant, which features preserved 19th-century architecture, to newer suburban subdivisions like Koch Park Manors offering modern traditional-style builds. Across the broader north and central metro, healthcare workers and young professionals also consider urban St. Louis enclaves like the Central West End, Tower Grove, Lafayette Square, and Soulard for direct access to major hospital corridors, while Florissant stands out as a quieter, spacious northern suburban retreat compared to pricier western suburbs like Clayton or Chesterfield.
In Florissant, distinct pockets range from historic Old Town Florissant, which features preserved 19th-century architecture, to newer suburban subdivisions like Koch Park Manors offering modern traditional-style builds. Across the broader north and central metro, healthcare workers and young professionals also consider urban St. Louis enclaves like the Central West End, Tower Grove, Lafayette Square, and Soulard for direct access to major hospital corridors, while Florissant stands out as a quieter, spacious northern suburban retreat compared to pricier western suburbs like Clayton or Chesterfield.
Getting around+Florissant sits approximately 10 miles outside the St. Louis city limits and 15 miles from downtown St. Louis, making Interstate 270 the core highway artery for navigating around north county and linking to regional medical centers. Public transit connects locally through the Bi-State MetroBus system with access to regional MetroLink rail hubs, though vehicle travel remains standard. Shift workers also benefit from quick airport proximity, with St. Louis Lambert International Airport situated about 7 miles away.
Florissant sits approximately 10 miles outside the St. Louis city limits and 15 miles from downtown St. Louis, making Interstate 270 the core highway artery for navigating around north county and linking to regional medical centers. Public transit connects locally through the Bi-State MetroBus system with access to regional MetroLink rail hubs, though vehicle travel remains standard.
Shift workers also benefit from quick airport proximity, with St. Louis Lambert International Airport situated about 7 miles away.
Outdoors+Florissant borders substantial river greenways near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. Sunset Park provides a scenic 4-mile walking trail overlooking the Missouri River, while Bangert Park features athletic fields, a playground, and an outdoor swimming pool adjacent to the local county library branch. Golfers have access to the 18-hole municipal Florissant Golf Club, and the wider metro area offers expansive outdoor retreats such as the 1,300-acre Forest Park and Laumeier Sculpture Park.
Florissant borders substantial river greenways near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. Sunset Park provides a scenic 4-mile walking trail overlooking the Missouri River, while Bangert Park features athletic fields, a playground, and an outdoor swimming pool adjacent to the local county library branch.
Golfers have access to the 18-hole municipal Florissant Golf Club, and the wider metro area offers expansive outdoor retreats such as the 1,300-acre Forest Park and Laumeier Sculpture Park.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Florissant
Florissant provides relocating healthcare professionals with a quiet, grounded suburban base in northern St. Louis County that prioritizes living space and community over high-density bustle. Situated 15 miles from downtown and 7 miles from St. Louis Lambert International Airport, the community lets nurses secure single-family mid-century ranches with large yards or historic 19th-century homes in Old Town without the intense financial pressures found in Clayton or Chesterfield. Daily life centers around casual local spots along St. Francois Street, commercial retail down Lindbergh Boulevard, and outdoor escapes like the 4-mile Missouri River trail at Sunset Park or family days at Bangert Park. Commuting via Interstate 270 connects workers to major hospital systems across the metro, though having a personal vehicle is essential given spread-out transit routes. While incoming nurses will need to navigate humid summers, around 16 inches of winter snowfall, and variable school district ratings in the Ferguson-Florissant system, the city offers peaceful residential neighborhoods and lower violent crime rates than the urban core.
