Registered Nurse - Operating Room - Full Time - Evening Shift

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The perioperative nurse provides surgical patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing the nursing care patients receive before, during, and after surgery. The role includes patient assessment; creating and maintaining a sterile and safe surgical environment; pre- and post-operative patient education; monitoring patients’ physical and emotional well-being; and integrating and coordinating patient care throughout the surgical care continuum. The perioperative nurse promotes teamwork with surgery personnel, surgeons, anesthesia department personnel, and personnel from other departments. Care may be provided to neonate/infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and elderly populations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Active RN license in the state of Missouri.
BLS certification must be obtained within 90 days.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective leadership abilities.
Valuable time management skills.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility and ability to work in a multitasking environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Previous nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, and implement nursing care before, during, and after surgery.
Assess patients and create and maintain a sterile, safe surgical environment.
Provide pre- and post-operative patient education.
Monitor patients’ physical and emotional well-being.
Integrate and coordinate patient care throughout the surgical care continuum.
Promote teamwork with surgery personnel, surgeons, anesthesia department personnel, and personnel from other departments.
Provide care to neonate/infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and elderly populations as applicable.