Clinical Nurse - Operating Room

Azza HealthCare Agency; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse for operating room roles to provide direct patient care in line with nursing standards and participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, educating patients and families on post-treatment care, and collaborating with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans that respect physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs.

Qualifications

• RN licensure is required.
• Nursing diploma or ADN required; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care tailored to patient needs in the OR.
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care and medications.
• Participate in safety initiatives, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans with the healthcare team.
• Assess physical and psychosocial needs, respecting patient values.
• Maintain safety in a safety-sensitive environment.

Skills

Educating patients & families

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Nursing Diploma or ADN

BSN preferred

RN licensure

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care in the operating room, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. The nurse will promote patient-centered care, educate patients and families on managing illnesses, and participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities. Collaboration with the healthcare team is essential to develop and communicate individualized care plans, considering patients' physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs. The role emphasizes professional development, leadership, and service excellence, with opportunities for career advancement through the BJC RN Career Ladder, which offers pay increases aligned with higher ladder levels.

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care in the operating room, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. The nurse will promote patient-centered care, educate patients and families on managing illnesses, and participate in safety, quality, and regulatory activities. Collaboration with the healthcare team is essential to develop and communicate individualized care plans, considering patients' physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs. The role emphasizes professional development, leadership, and service excellence, with opportunities for career advancement through the BJC RN Career Ladder, which offers pay increases aligned with higher ladder levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care tailored to patient needs.
• Educate patients and families on post-treatment care and medication management.
• Participate in safety initiatives, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients.
• Assess physical and psychosocial needs, respecting patient values and barriers to involvement.
• Work safely in a safety-sensitive environment, maintaining alertness at all times.

Qualifications & Skills

• Educational requirements include a Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensure as an RN is mandatory.
• No prior experience required; two years of experience and supervisor experience are preferred.

Additional Details

• The role offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more.

The hospital is recognized for nursing excellence and features advanced surgical facilities, including robotic systems. This position is integral to delivering high-quality, patient-centered surgical care.