Preoperative Care Nurse – Outpatient Education

BJC HealthCare

Sullivan (MO)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

PTO

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital in Sullivan, MO, part of BJC HealthCare, is seeking an RN for the Pre-Anesthesia Testing department to educate patients and prepare them for upcoming surgery and GI procedures. The role emphasizes outpatient-focused care, patient teaching, and coordinating care across the interprofessional team, with flexible hours, Monday–Friday schedule and no call requirements.

Candidates should have Nursing Diploma/Associate's in Nursing; RN licensure; Bachelor's in Nursing

Qualifications

RN license / certification required
Nursing diploma or associate degree required
Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
Experience: less than 2 years preferred

Responsibilities

Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
Educates patients and families on managing illness or injury, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance; engages in professional development.
Develops and documents individualized care plans with goals in collaboration with the interprofessional team, patient, family or caregiver.
Assesses and evaluates physical, psychosocial, emotional, cultural, and population-specific needs; communicates plan across continuum of care.