Registered Nurse OR

Ascension; Jenks (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension St. John Jenks in Jenks, OK seeks an experienced Operating Room nurse for a PRN day shift (Monday–Friday). You will lead scrub and circulating activities to create a sterile, safe operative environment and advocate for patient safety throughout the surgical journey.

Join a mission-driven department that emphasizes teamwork, precise instrumentation handling, and meticulous documentation to support patient recovery and care standards.

Qualifications

• RN license in Oklahoma required before hire.
• ALS within 6 months of hire; BLS within 30 days accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lead the surgical environment by scrub and circulating roles to ensure a sterile, safe operative experience.
• Advocate for patient safety through monitoring and clear communication of patient condition throughout the procedure.
• Assist physicians with critical tasks including wound exposure and suturing to support precise outcomes and patient stability.
• Prepare operating suite and instrumentation to ensure readiness for life-saving care without delay.
• Document the patient's surgical story in real time to support recovery and institutional standards.

Skills

Operating room nursing

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Tools

Surgical instruments

Wound exposure & suturing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Jenks, OK

Facility: Ascension St. John Jenks

Department/Specialty: Operating Room

Schedule: PRN day shift, Mondays through Fridays only

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead the surgical environment by expertly managing both scrub and circulating functions to ensure a seamless, sterile, and safe operative experience for every patient.
• Advocate for patient safety through continuous monitoring and clear communication of the patient’s condition, managing their holistic care journey before, during, and after the procedure.
• Collaborate as a primary surgical partner by assisting physicians with critical tasks—including wound exposure and suturing—to ensure precise clinical outcomes and patient stability.
• Drive clinical readiness by meticulously preparing the operating suite and specialized instrumentation, ensuring the team has everything required to provide life‑saving care without delay.
• Ensure documentation excellence by capturing the patient's surgical story in real‑time, maintaining high‑quality records that support long‑term recovery and institutional standards.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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