Registered Nurse - RN Ambulatory Surgery PRN (ssmh)
Job posting number: #162433 (Ref:R157677)
Job Description
It's more than a career, it's a calling
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Job Highlights:
Our surgery and care center are in need of a Registered Nurse (RN). The successful candidate will love working in an ambulatory setting with patients of all ages. We are looking for a highly professional RN who is comfortable reassuring patients and communicating with doctors as well as tending to the needs of their patients. We offer a positive, upbeat work environment where all medical personnel work together for the good of the patient. We hope you will consider joining our SSM family!
PRN employees will commit to work a minimum of 32 hours of patient care per 6 week scheduling period to maintain competence. Also, 3-4/week commitment for training period of 4-6 months.
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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing
EXPERIENCE
- One year registered nurse experience
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Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
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