Registered Nurse - Operating Room

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES INC. seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to assess, manage, and provide comprehensive patient care during hospital stays.

You will perform admissions, transfers, post-op and discharge evaluations, and collaborate with physicians to develop and evaluate individualized care plans. Responsibilities include administering medications, educating patients and families, monitoring conditions, and ensuring safety and infection control.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with current state license and BLS certification.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt, collaborate, and maintain professionalism.
• Commitment to infection control and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments at admission, transfer, post-op, and discharge.
• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and provide patient/family education.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes to the team.
• Deliver specialized care including restraint management and pain control.
• Ensure compliance with policies and maintain licensure.
• Maintain safe, clean environment and foster teamwork.
• Participate in performance improvement, evidence-based practice.
• Provide age-appropriate care to adults and geriatrics, involve families.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Adaptability

Education

RN License (state)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Seeking a Registered Nurse responsible for assessing, managing, and providing comprehensive patient care during hospital stays.

Key Duties Include

• Performing thorough nursing assessments and reassessments, including admission, transfer, post‑op, and discharge evaluations.
• Developing, coordinating, and evaluating individualized care plans based on assessment data, diagnoses, lab results, and physician orders.
• Implementing and documenting nursing interventions, administering medications, and providing patient and family education.
• Monitoring patient condition changes, recognizing risks, and communicating effectively with the healthcare team.
• Delivering specialized care, including restraint management, pain control, and abuse assessment, with adherence to safety protocols.
• Ensuring professional accountability by following policies, maintaining current licensure, and engaging in continuous learning.
• Providing high‑quality, courteous service, fostering teamwork, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.
• Participating in performance improvement initiatives, evidence‑based practice, and research activities.
• Offering age‑appropriate care to adult and geriatric patients, respecting individual needs and involving families in decision‑making.

Qualifications And Skills

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the applicable state, with current BLS certification.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing demands, collaborate effectively, and demonstrate professionalism.
• Commitment to infection control, safety, and patient‑centered care.

This role requires a proactive approach to delivering excellent healthcare, ensuring safety, and fostering a respectful environment for patients, families, and staff.