Registered Nurse - Surgery

Overview

At St.

Joseph Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community.

As a member of Prime Healthcare, St.

Joseph Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of St.

Joseph of Carondelet, St.

Joseph Medical Center has a long tradition of providing high-quality, compassionate care. Its Catholic heritage and the spirit of our founding Sisters continue today in our mission of caring for the community. The Diocese of Kansas City-St.

Joseph is the Catholic Sponsor for St.

Joseph Medical Center, under the leadership of his Excellency Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr.

St.

Joseph Medical Center has received numerous awards for its quality and clinical excellence.

We believe that continuous quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. For information, visit www.stjosephkc.com.

We offer:

• Competitive Compensation

• Generous benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

• Substantial PTO

• Continuing Educational Opportunities

• Collaborative work teams & cohorts

• Sign-On Bonus up to 30K

Responsibilities

Staff RN is directly accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The RN is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults.

The RN coordinates the care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Works with other departments to provide a continuum of care and co-workers to provide continuous, quality patient care, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures.

Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

1.Current and valid state RN License. 2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. 3.

Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 4. Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. 5. Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training 6.

Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred 7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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