Operating Room RN Specialty Flex Program-Belleville

BJC HealthCare • Swansea, IL

258d • $70

About The Position

A BJC Central Staffing Office nurse will be required to float to 12 BJC Healthcare Hospitals within their respective disciplines of Operating Room (OR), Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or Emergency Department (ED). This position will provide direct patient care activities including assessment/evaluation, diagnosis and plan implementation to the general nursing floor based on nursing expertise and certification/licensure. The role will provide a variety of experiences and the opportunity to expand nursing skills through caring for various patients with different conditions and treatment plans while building professional relationships across the BJC Healthcare system. The team member must be flexible, adaptable, and resourceful, have a strong confidence in nursing practice and promote exceptional patient and family centered care.

Requirements

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's
• 2-5 years of experience
• RN license

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Cert Nurse OR (CNOR)
• Mastery Test Out Periop 101

Responsibilities

• Educates patients and their families about the communication process during the procedure, what to expect, and any support resources, as appropriate.
• Serves as liaison between physician and the patient and family.
• Demonstrates competence and independent practice in roles of scrubbing and/or circulating for all HSO-defined surgical services.
• Uses established safety techniques in preparing for and assisting with surgical procedures; provides and sets up necessary instruments, supplies and equipment for different types of surgeries or procedures according to established safety requirements and preferences of physician.
• Keeps patients safe from adverse events associated with surgery/procedure, including but not limited to: infection, burns, pressure ulcers, wrong site surgery, etc.
• Has knowledge of wound stage classifications.
• Observes patient during procedure to detect possible complications and/or breaks in sterile technique; furnishes emergency equipment and supplies to prevent adverse outcomes.
• Preserves and labels operative specimens for analysis.
• Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Participates in professional development and life long learning.
• May participate in orientation and preceptorship of new staff, as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree