Operating Room RN - Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a qualified perioperative nurse (RN) to join our operating room team in Missouri. The role involves direct patient care across the perioperative process, from assessment to evaluation, adhering to best-practice standards.

Responsibilities include education for patients and families, scrubbing or circulating for procedures, and ensuring patient safety with strict sterile technique.

Qualifications

• Minimum nursing diploma or associate's degree with RN license.
• 2+ years perioperative nursing experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's in Nursing, CNOR, Periop 101, and mastery test out.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients and families about procedures and resources.
• Scrubs and/or circulates for surgical services.
• Assists with surgeries, manages instruments and equipment.
• Ensures patient safety and sterile technique.
• Contributes to safety, quality, and mentorship.

Skills

Critical thinking

Professional judgment

Effective communication

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree

RN license

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care in the perioperative environment, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, adhering to standards established by AORN.

Key Responsibilities

• Educates patients and families about procedures, communication, and support resources, serving as a liaison between physician and patient.
• Demonstrates competence in scrubbing and/or circulating for various surgical services.
• Prepares and assists with surgeries using established safety techniques, managing instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensures patient safety by preventing adverse events, monitoring for complications, and maintaining sterile technique.
• Participates in safety, quality, and regulatory compliance activities; contributes to professional development and mentorship of staff.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of a Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree; RN license required.
• 2+ years of perioperative nursing experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing, CNOR certification, Periop 101, and mastery test out.

Key Skills

• Critical thinking and professional judgment.
• Effective communication and patient education.
• Technical proficiency in surgical procedures and safety protocols.

This role offers opportunities for professional growth, working alongside renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists, exposure to complex cases, and access to advanced technology and resources.