RN - 38713492

Mercy Hospital Springfield • Springfield, MO

3d

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) with Operating Room experience to provide high-quality patient care in various surgical settings. The role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals and assisting with vascular surgeries in the OR and Hybrid Imaging suite, as well as endoscopic and open surgical cases. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive patient care; maintains professional accountability; coordinates care with ancillary departments; and follows state regulations and organizational nursing standards.

The assignment is 13 weeks, with three openings. The schedule is days, four 10-hour shifts from 0630 to 1700, with 36 guaranteed hours per week. Weekend hours are required as needed, and scheduled call averages five or fewer calls per eight weeks. The unit includes 22 beds in the main OR, 8 in the ASC, and 10 in orthopedics, with a 1:1 patient ratio. Equipment includes DaVinci robotic surgery equipment, and the EMR is EPIC.

The position is located in the Springfield, Missouri area. Working conditions involve standing and walking most of the time, and may include lifting or pushing patients on stretchers and in wheelchairs. The role requires the ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 pounds, with minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling. The required scrub color is black; unprofessional attire, including jeans, is unacceptable.

Requirements

• Current RN license, or eligibility for licensure, in Missouri.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• At least 2 years of experience in a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma setting.
• Scrub and OR circulating experience.
• Ability to stand and walk most of the time.
• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vascular surgeries in the OR and Hybrid Imaging suite.
• Work collaboratively with nurses and surgical techs on endoscopic and open surgical cases.
• Use the nursing process to provide comprehensive patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Maintain professional accountability for patient care and evaluate the effectiveness of care delivered by others.
• Coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to improve patient comfort and care quality.
• Follow established nursing practice guidelines, state regulations, and organizational standards.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed