Registered Nurse (PRN) - Surgery Center

JCMG; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JCMG is seeking a Registered Nurse (PRN) for the Surgery Center in Jefferson City, MO. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong patient assessment skills and provide optimal patient care. Key qualifications include an ADN or BSN degree, an RN license in Missouri, and current BCLS and ACLS certifications. Preferred experience is two years in an operating room setting. The role emphasizes professionalism and quality customer service amidst potential exposure risks inherent in surgical environments.

Qualifications

• Must have RN license in the state of MO in good standing.
• Current BCLS certification is required.
• Current ACLS certification or obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Prefer 2 years of experience in an operating room setting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates appropriate assessment of the patient and documents appropriately.
• Plans patient care based on nursing assessment and communicates it effectively.
• Implements patient care and evaluates patient status against established goals.
• Demonstrates behaviors that promote professionalism and quality improvement.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Professionalism

Customer relations

Basic computer skills

Education

ADN or BSN degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position: Registered Nurse (PRN) - Surgery Center

Location: Jefferson City, MO

Job Id: 2287

# of Openings: 1

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates appropriate assessment of the patient and documents appropriately.
• Plans patient care to achieve optimal level of function based on nursing assessment, diagnoses, and/or medical treatment. Communicates the plan to patient and/or significant others level of understanding, and documents according to policy.
• Implements patient care according to planned interventions and documents according to policy.
• Evaluates patient status in relation to established goals and desired outcomes and revises plan as indicated.
• Demonstrates behaviors that promote professionalism, utilizing the principle of quality improvement.
• Serves as a professional resource when needed, including assisting in co-worker training and orientation.
• Demonstrates understanding of role in all areas of conscious sedation and medication administration.
• Demonstrates customer relations as high priority in line with JCMG mission, vision and values.
• Provides appropriate safety and infection control measures.

JCMG Core Competencies

• Strives for continuous quality improvement.
• Participates in educational experiences designed to maintain and/or improve professional competence.
• Maintains high work ethic standards.
• Provides quality customer service to staff, patients and visitors at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• ADN or BSN degree

Experience

• Prefer 2-years of experience in the operating room setting

Certification/License

• RN license in the state of MO in good standing
• Current BCLS certification
• Current ACLS certification (or obtain ACLS certification within 6 months of employment)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

Work Environment

Working environment is generally favorable; however, there is exposure risk in the form of disease and potential for exposure to electrical and explosion hazards common in a surgical department environment. High potential for exposure to blood and body fluids; Personal protective equipment required.