Registered Nurse - Surgical Services

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated perioperative nurse to join their team. This role involves providing comprehensive surgical patient care, ensuring a sterile environment, and promoting teamwork among surgical personnel. Candidates should possess strong communication and leadership skills, along with critical thinking abilities. The organization offers a supportive work environment recognized for its excellence, with robust benefits including tuition assistance and mental health services. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

RN to BSN tuition assistance up to $12,500

$1.00 BSN pay

$1.00 certification pay

Up to $5,000 STAR Clinical ladder bonus per year

Preceptor pay for supporting new staff

Shared Governance Council

Robust customizable benefits package

Employer-provided mental health services

Retirement with employer match up to 5%

Free and convenient parking

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical patient care before, during, and after surgery.
• Create and maintain a sterile and safe surgical environment.
• Monitor the patient’s physical and emotional well-being.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Leadership

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Summary

• Best in Class Work Environment
  • 5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work
  • America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 – Newsweek
  • Best Employers for New Grads 2023- Forbes
  • Greatest Workplace for Women 2023 - Newsweek
• Benefits
  • RN Specific Benefits
    • RN to BSN tuition assistance up to $12,500
    • $1.00 BSN pay
    • $1.00 certification pay
    • Up to $5,000 STAR Clinical ladder bonus per year
    • Preceptor pay for your time supporting new staff
    • Shared Governance Council
  • Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!
    • No cost eCare visits
    • Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members
  • Retirement with employer match up to 5%
  • Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education
  • Free and convenient parking
  • Cafeteria, CoxHealth Fitness Center, and Child Care discounts
  • Onsite delivery for CoxHealth Pharmacies and 1906 Employee Store
• Job Summary
  The perioperative nurse provides surgical patient care by assessing, planning, and implementing the nursing care patients receive before, during and after surgery. These activities include patient assessment, creating and maintaining a sterile and safe surgical environment, pre- and post-operative patient education, monitoring the patient’s physical and emotional well-being, and integrating and coordinating patient care throughout the surgical care continuum. The perioperative nurse promotes teamwork with surgery personnel, surgeons, anesthesia department personnel, and personnel from other departments. The perioperative nurse may provide care for the neonate/infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and elderly populations.
• Job Requirements
  • Education
    Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
    Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
  • Experience
    Preferred: Previous nursing experience
  • Skills
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
    Exhibits valuable time management skills
    Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
    Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
  • Licensure/Certification/Registration
    Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
    Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days