Registered Nurse OR

Ascension; Jenks (OK); On-site; USD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Legal and pet insurance

Transit benefits

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Operating Room in Jenks, OK. You will scrub, circulate, assist the surgeon with hemostasis, suturing and exposure, and help position patients. You will also prepare operating rooms and instruments to ensure smooth, safe procedures.

A Diploma in Nursing and Oklahoma RN licensure are required, with ALS within 6 months and BLS within 30 days of hire. Join a team focused on patient-centered care, continuing education, and career growth in a

Qualifications

• Must hold RN license from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) within 6 months of hire date.
• BLS within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub functions including instrument handling during procedures.
• Performs circulating functions: monitor patient condition and nursing care during procedures.
• Assists surgeon with hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure; helps position patient.
• Prepares operating rooms and surgical instruments for use.

Skills

Scrub techniques

Circulating duties

Patient positioning

Education

Nursing Diploma or higher

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Jenks, OK
• Facility: Ascension St. John Jenks
• Department: Operating Room
• Schedule: Full-time | Day shift | Mondays through Fridays only | Three 12-hour shifts

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Performs scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
• Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
• Directly assists operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
• Prepares operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s): Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• One or more of the following: 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 required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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 99,000+ 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.

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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