Clinical Nurse - Operating Room

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career ladder with pay increases

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a dedicated perioperative RN to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment, focusing on cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures. You will educate patients, collaborate with an interprofessional team, and develop individualized care plans to ensure patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and professional growth through an opportunity ladder with pay increases and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate degree; RN licensure required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred with 2+ years of experience.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care per standards.
• Educate patients and families on managing illnesses and post-treatment care.
• Promote safety, quality, and regulatory compliance through professional development.
• Develop and communicate personalized care plans considering patient preferences and barriers.
• Utilize critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient education

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate degree

RN licensure

Bachelor's in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview This position involves providing direct patient care within a fast-paced, specialized surgical environment, focusing on cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures. The role emphasizes patient safety, education, and collaboration with an interprofessional team to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Role Overview This position involves providing direct patient care within a fast-paced, specialized surgical environment, focusing on cardiac, thoracic, and vascular procedures. The role emphasizes patient safety, education, and collaboration with an interprofessional team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with nursing standards.
• Educate patients and families on managing illnesses, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Promote safety, quality, and regulatory compliance through participation in professional development activities.
• Develop and communicate personalized care plans, considering patient preferences and barriers.
• Utilize critical nursing skills to evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree in Nursing; RN licensure required.
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with at least 2 years of experience.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient education skills.

Additional Details

• Opportunities for career advancement through a professional ladder that rewards growth with pay increases.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.
• Work in a Magnet-recognized hospital known for excellence in nursing and surgical specialties.

This safety-sensitive role requires alertness and adherence to safety protocols, offering a challenging environment for professional growth in perioperative nursing.