Registered Nurse - Operating Room - Weekend Option - Part Time Hours - Day Shift

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The perioperative nurse provides surgical patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing nursing care before, during, and after surgery. This includes assessing patients; creating and maintaining a sterile, safe surgical environment; providing pre- and post-operative education; monitoring patients’ physical and emotional well-being; and coordinating care throughout the surgical care continuum. The nurse promotes teamwork with surgery personnel, surgeons, anesthesia personnel, and staff from other departments. The role may involve caring for neonates/infants, children, adolescents, adults, and elderly patients.

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.
Demonstrated 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 patient care before, during, and after surgery.
Create and maintain a sterile and 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 staff from other departments.
Provide care for patients ranging from neonates/infants to elderly adults, as needed.