Operating Room (PRN) - PRN Schedule - Open to New Grads!

Eye Care Partners Career Opportunities•Hannibal, MO

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides pre-operative, post-operative, and operating-room nursing care at Physicians Surgery Center in Hannibal, Missouri. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents patient care in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements, accreditation standards, and surgery-center policies. This role is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by the nurse and personnel under their direction, and participates in direct patient care while maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment. The position is PRN, typically working three days per month, generally Monday through Wednesday during one week each month. The nurse must be available for the listed 2027 surgery dates. At least one additional training day is likely during the first month, with the date to be determined. Employees start at 6:30 a.m.; typical end times vary by day and may change with the surgery schedule. Weekends are not required. In the circulating role, the nurse performs or assists with scrub duties, supervises and supports room personnel, prepares patients and the operative area, maintains aseptic technique and instrument counts, assists the surgical team, monitors and documents patient responses, handles medications and specimens according to policy, and accompanies patients to PACU to give handoff to the post-operative nurse. The role also maintains accurate medical records, follows physician and management directions, participates in training and quality activities, and works collaboratively with other departments.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where the worksite is located.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Favorable result on a background check.
Ability to assess, prioritize, plan, and implement patient care effectively and respond to emergency situations.
Positive, friendly, courteous, and professional manner; effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently, with good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to stay organized and manage time effectively and cost-effectively.
Ability to arrive on time, maintain minimal absences, and observe assigned work schedules and hours.
Availability for the listed 2027 surgery dates and the stated PRN schedule; no weekend work is required.
Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and handling items up to 25 pounds; strong fine motor skills and full use of hands; visual and auditory acuity; and occasional driving or climbing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
One year of previous nursing experience in at least one of these settings: operating room, surgical, ambulatory surgical center (ASC), pre/post-op, PACU, ICU, medical-surgical, or telemetry.
Knowledge of Amkai Office and Amkai Charts Database software.

Responsibilities

Assess, prioritize, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient care effectively.
Supervise and direct patient care in an individual operating room, ensuring accepted techniques and practices are followed.
Follow HIPAA requirements, protect patient rights, and perform duties ethically and legally within the scope of the nursing license.
Supervise personnel in the room and direct or assist them as needed.
Report unusual occurrences promptly and document them appropriately in patient records.
Coordinate, communicate, and maintain continuity of patient care.
Maintain accurate and legible medical records.
Participate in continuing education, in-service training, staff meetings, and the Q.A.P.I. program.
Follow physician orders and management directions; assist in training new staff when needed.
Work collaboratively, balance individual and team responsibilities, and contribute to a healthy work environment.
Perform scrub duties as necessary and maintain counts of sponges, needles, and instruments according to policy.
Position the patient, prepare the operative area, and adjust the operating table according to policy.
Prepare and provide supplies and equipment to the team; open sterile packs and supplies using aseptic technique.
Assist surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other personnel as needed; observe patients for changes in condition.
Review surgeon preference cards and verify desired medications with the surgeon; ensure medications are administered and charted according to policy, and record patient responses when necessary.
Care for specimens and cultures according to policy.
Accompany patients to PACU and give a report to the post-operative nurse.
Assist with supply and equipment control, record equipment use as directed, and check rooms, materials, and equipment for proper care and handling.
Maintain a clean and safe environment and help control traffic and personnel to support infection control and asepsis.