Registered Nurse - Surgery at SSM Health Oklahoma City, OK

SSM Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

SSM Health Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony in Oklahoma City is seeking a per diem OR nurse to join a skilled surgical team. The role delivers professional nursing care in the operative setting for patients undergoing procedures, with day shift in a part-time schedule.

Responsibilities include scrub and circulating duties, assisting physicians, room preparation, and applying evidence-based practice, while upholding ANA ethics and safety standards. Minimum RN experience and BLS required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• 1 year of RN experience in surgery required.
• BLS HCP and RN licensure for the relevant states as per location.

Responsibilities

• Performs scrub functions: selection and handling of instruments and supplies.
• Performs circulating functions: monitor, record and communicate patient condition and manage nursing care before, during and after procedure.
• Assists operating physician with hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure; assists with patient positioning.
• Prepares operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.
• Applies evidence-based nursing practice per department Scope of Service.
• Adheres to ANA Code of Ethics and professional standards in practice.

Skills

Scrub functions

Circulating duties

Patient positioning

Operative nursing care

Education

RN licensure/education equivalency

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling OK-SSM Health Bone & Joint Hospital at St. Anthony Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Join a team where your work matters -- every moment, every patient, every community.

Schedule: Part Time Days *sign on bonus for eligible candidates

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

• 1 year of RN experience in surgery 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: 4403030040 BJH SA Midtown Surgery Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.