Operating Room (RN) (FT) (DAYS) (Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM)

BJC HealthCare • Sullivan, MO

14h

About The Position

The Operating Room RN provides direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with nursing-care standards. The role is based in the Surgery Department at Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital, whose surgical services include two surgical suites, a C-section suite, and a gastrointestinal lab. Procedures include general surgery, gynecology, urology, podiatry, and endoscopy.

This full-time day-shift position is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Evenings, weekends, and holidays are covered through an on-call rotation, and the nurse must be available for call as needed outside regular business hours. The position is designated safety-sensitive, requiring the ability to remain alert and work safely.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Availability for on-call coverage as needed outside regular business hours.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Less than two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families on managing illnesses or injuries, including post-treatment home care and medication administration.
• Participate in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver.
• Plan proactively and ensure communication of the care plan across the continuum of care.
• Use critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.
• Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including values and emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree