Recovery Room (RN) (FT) (DAYS)

BJC HealthCare • Sullivan, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care activities, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with nursing care standards. Promotes patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment and educates patients and families about managing illness or injury, post-treatment care at home, and medication administration. Develops and documents individualized plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team and the patient, family, or caregiver, and coordinates communication of the plan across the continuum of care. Assesses physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs, as well as patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care. Participates in patient safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and professional development activities. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring constant alertness and safe work practices.

The role is based in Surgical Services at Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital, a critical access hospital serving surrounding communities. Surgical Services includes two surgical suites, a C-section suite, and a gastrointestinal lab, with procedures including general surgery, gynecology, urology, podiatry, and endoscopy.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• No prior experience required.
• No supervisor experience required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with nursing care standards.
• Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families on managing illness or injury, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
• Participate in activities promoting 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 plan of care across the continuum of care.
• Assess and evaluate patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care.
• Assess patient preferences and barriers to participation in care, including values and emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
• Maintain constant alertness and work safely in this safety-sensitive position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services available on 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