Registered Nurse - Surgery

SSM Health; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Job summary

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis in Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgery department. The role delivers professional nursing care in the operative setting for patients undergoing surgical or invasive procedures.

The position is day shift, full-time with a 40-hour work week and requires BLS HCP and RN licensure in IL/MO/OK/WI or compact state, with no prior experience required. Competitive benefits and sign-on options are available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub functions including instrument handling and supplies management.
• Performs circulating functions including monitoring patient condition and communicating status.
• Assists surgeon with hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure.
• Prepares operating rooms and surgical instruments for use.
• Applies evidence-based nursing practice tailored to patient age and clinical needs.
• Upholds professional nursing standards and ANA Code of Ethics.
• Maintains safety and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights: Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

Department: Surgery

Schedule: Day Shift

Sign-On Bonus: Ask your recruiter about sign-on bonus eligibility

Job Summary: Delivers professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
• As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4403000023 Surgery

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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