Registered Nurse - Surgery Center

Responsibilities

Job Specific Competencies

Demonstrates appropriate assessment of the patient and documents appropriately. Plans patient care to achieve optimal level of function based on nursing assessment, diagnoses, and/or medical treatment. Communicates the plan to patient and/or significant others level of understanding, and documents according to policy.

Implements patient care according to planned interventions and documents according to policy. Evaluates patient status in relation to established goals and desired outcomes and revises plan as indicated. Demonstrates behaviors that promote professionalism, utilizing the principle of quality improvement.

Serves as a professional resource when needed, including assisting in co-worker training and orientation. Demonstrates understanding of role in all areas of conscious sedation and medication administration. Demonstrates customer relations as high priority in line with JCMG mission, vision and values.

Provides appropriate safety and infection control measures.

JCMG Core Competencies

Strives for continuous quality improvement. Participates in educational experiences designed to maintain and/or improve professional competence. Maintains high work ethic standards. Provides quality customer service to staff, patients and visitors at all times.

Minimum qualifications

Education

ADN or BSN degree

Experience

Prefer 2-years of experience in the operating room setting

Certification/License

• RN license in the state of MO in good standing
• Current BCLS certification
• Current ACLS certification (or obtain ACLS certification within 6 months of employment)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

Work environment

Working environment is generally favorable; however, there is exposure risk in the form of disease and potential for exposure to electrical and explosion hazards common in a surgical department environment. High potential for exposure to blood and body fluids; Personal protective equipment required.

Benefits

Health insurance & employer paid short- and long-term disability Generous PTO policy, beginning at 148-hours annually 56 hours paid Holiday Leave Employer Retirement Plan (401K) with employer match Tuition reimbursement and other professional advancements, including a Medical Assistant training program