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RN-Pre-Op / PACU

RN-Pre-Op / PACU

SSM HealthBridgeton, Missouri, US
30+ days ago
Salary
USD30.96 hourly
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type : Regular

Job Highlights :

  • Department : Surgery Center
  • Schedule : Part Time, Day Shift
  • Starting Pay : $30.96 (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)
  • Shift Differentials : Nights : $4.25, Evenings : $2.50, Weekend : $2.50
  • Location : DePaul Hospital
  • 5, Sign-On Bonus
  • Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you.
  • 2, Referral Bonus available to current employees

Competitive, affordable health insurance including but not limited to :

  • Getting paid every day!
  • Access up to $5, 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 Summary :

    Assesses, plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates nursing care for surgical patients.

    Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Accepts patient care assignments as directed. Communicates with clinical area team members appropriately. Correctly conducts all appropriate nursing aspects of patient assessment while using subjective and objective data.
  • Communicates effectively with patients to assess their knowledge of surgical / invasive procedure(s) and expectations. Adheres to universal protocol.
  • Involves patient / significant others in their plan of care, education, discharge planning, and prioritization of needs. Utilizes available teaching resources as appropriate, and identifies / refers patients / families as appropriate.
  • Plans for patient care and / or intervenes by demonstrating basic nursing skills, observing and accurately documenting patient's response to nursing care, utilizing available teaching resources as appropriate, maintaining a safe environment.
  • Evaluates care by conducting ongoing assessments to identify effectiveness of interventions, performing post-op calls following surgical procedures, and analyzing verbal responses from patient and family during hospitalization.
  • Makes competent clinical decisions and displays the ability to know when to involve management or other team members. Assists in all areas of surgical services as needed.
  • Provides information to the physician related to changes in the conditions of patients in a timely manner. Documents the care given to patients and their response to care in a timely manner.
  • Correctly and efficiently administers medications, treatments, and nursing interventions as per hospital policy.
  • Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to surgical nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patients 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

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
  • Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State

    • State of Work Location : Oklahoma

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)

    • State of Work Location : Wisconsin

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

    • Work Shift :

    Day Shift (United States of America)

    Job Type : Employee

    Department :

    DePaul Surgery Ctr Scheduled Weekly Hours : 20

    Benefits

    SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

  • Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
  • Flexible Payment Options :  our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
  • Upfront Tuition Coverage :  we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.