Operating Room Nurse Residency Mercy South

Mercy•Saint Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercy South is seeking new graduate and experienced nurses interested in operating room nursing. Experienced RNs without OR experience will be placed in the Fellowship. The Mercy South OR performs a variety of cases, including orthopedics, neurology, and general surgery. RNs are typically hired into a specialty pod and may have the opportunity to cross-train to other department pods. The nurse uses the nursing process to provide patient care and maintains professional accountability for care of assigned patients. The role evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers, coordinates patient care with other departments, and protects patient rights and confidential information. Duties are performed consistently with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards. The next residency start date is February 22, 2027. The proposed schedule is five 8-hour day shifts. The position is located at Mercy South, 10010 Kennerly Road, St. Louis, MO 63128.

Requirements

Graduate from a school of nursing; an associate degree, diploma, or BSN is accepted.
Obtain and maintain a current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure for the state where nursing duties are performed, and meet all state board of nursing requirements.
Hold Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successfully complete the course within 30 days of hire.
Be able to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods during each shift.
Be able to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Nice To Haves

New graduates and experienced nurses interested in the OR are encouraged to apply; experienced RNs without OR experience will be placed in the Fellowship.
Depending on the position or unit, additional certification may be required or may need to be acquired within the department’s required timeframe: ACLS, NRP, ENPC, TNCC, CPHON, OCN, BLS, PALS, PEARS, S.T.A.B.L.E. Six Assessment & Care Modules, C-EFM, or other unit-specific certifications.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to provide patient care.
Maintain professional accountability for patient care for assigned patients.
Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
Coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments.
Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
Perform duties consistently with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.