RN-Surgery (H)

SSM Health

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About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: ⭐ RN – Surgery (OR) | SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles Join a collaborative OR team that supports both experienced nurses and those new to surgery. We offer a strong orientation program—6 months to 1 year for RNs without OR experience—and welcome applicants with scrub experience (a major plus, but not required). 🔹 Role Highlights Shift: Rotating start times at 6:00 AM or 6:30 AM (10-hour shifts) Orientation: Full OR training pathway for nurses new to surgery Experience: RN scrub experience preferred, but not required Schedule: Rotating On-Call: 4 weeknights/month + every 7th weekend Job Summary: Delivers professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
• No experience required
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Nice To Haves

• RN scrub experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
• Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
• Directly assists operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
• Prepares operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
• As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model.
• Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees