Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room - Per Diem

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Sign-on bonuses

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in the Operating Room to provide direct patient care, assessment, planning, and evaluation within established nursing standards.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, education on illness management and post-treatment medications, and collaboration with the healthcare team to document individualized care plans.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid RN license.
• No prior experience required; <2 years preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families on illness management, post-treatment care, and medications.
• Participate in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values, cultural, spiritual, and population-specific factors.
• Maintain safety standards required for a safety-sensitive position.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Operating Room provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, and evaluation, within established nursing standards.

Role Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Operating Room provides direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, and evaluation, within established nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote patient- and family-centered care in a healing environment.
• Educate patients and families on managing their illness, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Participate in activities that ensure patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient values, cultural, spiritual, and population-specific factors.
• Maintain safety standards required for a safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Licensure: Valid RN license.
• No prior experience required; less than 2 years experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.

This role offers benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and sign-on bonuses, emphasizing a commitment to professional development and employee well-being.