Clinical Nurse - Operating Room

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Flexible PTO

Career ladder

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in Missouri seeks an operating room nurse to provide direct patient care, conduct assessments, and develop care plans within an interprofessional team. The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, education on post-treatment needs, and effective communication of plans.

The nurse will educate patients and families, ensure safe home transition instructions, and document care comprehensively.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree required.
• RN license required.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced OR environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while fostering a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families on managing illnesses, medication, and home care.
• Develop, implement, and document care plans with collaborative input and clear communication.
• Assess patient needs holistically, respecting cultural, emotional, spiritual, and individual values.

Skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

This position involves providing direct patient care in an operating room setting, with responsibilities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. The role promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on post-treatment needs, and collaborates with an interprofessional team to develop and communicate individualized care plans. Critical assessment of physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs is essential, considering patient preferences and barriers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while fostering a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families on managing illnesses, medication, and home care.
• Develop, implement, and document care plans with collaborative input and clear communication.
• Assess patient needs holistically, respecting cultural, emotional, spiritual, and individual values.

Qualifications & Skills

• Required: Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree, RN license, and ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
• Experience in operating room settings and cardiac or complex surgical procedures is advantageous.

Key Attributes

Critical thinking, professional development orientation, teamwork, and commitment to patient safety.

Benefits & Opportunities

Comprehensive medical and retirement plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and career advancement through a structured nurse career ladder promoting professional growth and pay increases.