RN - 38713488

Mercy Hospital Springfield • Springfield, MO

3d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse specializing in operating room nursing. The role provides care in a dynamic, fast-paced operating room environment and includes assisting a vascular surgeon in the Operating Room and Hybrid Imaging suite. The nurse collaborates with nurses and surgical technicians on endoscopic and open surgical cases.

The position is a 13-week assignment with a day schedule of four 10-hour shifts, 0630–1700, and 36 guaranteed hours per week. Weekend hours are required as directed by the facility, and call averages around five or fewer times per eight weeks. The unit has 22 beds in the main operating room, 8 in the ASC, and 10 in orthopedics. Equipment includes a DaVinci Robot, and the EMR is EPIC.

The facility emphasizes high-quality care, patient satisfaction, and innovative safety measures. It is recognized as a Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center and a primary stroke center.

Requirements

• Current RN license, or eligibility for licensure, in Missouri.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• At least 2 years of experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma setting.
• Experience in operating room scrub and circulator roles.
• Excellent human relations and communication skills.
• Clinical expertise in the area of responsibility.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including standing and walking for most of the duty period, lifting and pushing patients on stretchers and in wheelchairs, pushing, pulling, and gripping up to 50 lbs, and minimal kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Nice To Haves

• Level 1 trauma experience with extensive years of involvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the vascular surgeon in the Operating Room and Hybrid Imaging suite.
• Collaborate with nurses and surgical technicians on endoscopic and open surgical cases.
• Use the nursing process to deliver patient care effectively.
• Maintain professional accountability for the quality of care provided.
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care delivered by direct care providers.
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize patient comfort and outcomes.
• Uphold patient rights and maintain the confidentiality of patient information.
• Perform duties consistent with nursing standards and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed