RN - CV Operating Room

Memorial Hermann Health System; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a professional nurse to coordinate interdisciplinary activities and ensure high-quality patient care. The role demands three years of nursing experience, and a Texas nursing license.

Key responsibilities include planning departmental activities, coordinating with ancillary departments, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have strong critical thinking skills and a commitment to professionalism within healthcare.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing preferred.
• Current Texas State license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing; Certified in Basic Life Support required.
• Three years of nursing experience in area of specialty.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs all activities between the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinates with ancillary departments such as lab and radiology.
• Acts as a liaison to departmental staff, patients, and family members.

Skills

Nursing experience

Critical thinking

Team coordination

Mentoring

Customer interaction

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing preferred

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Job Summary

Days - 4 ten hour shifts per week. Call rotation is required (for nights, weekends and holidays). Previous OR experience is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Bachelors of Nursing preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing; Certified in Basic Life Support required; additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Three (3) years nursing experience in area of specialty; demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on the brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs all activities between the interdisciplinary team to direct and facilitate departmental throughput in order to attain positive outcomes.
• Coordinates with ancillary departments such as lab, radiology, registration, and bed board to ensure proper turn‑around times.
• Makes daily assignments for all personnel according to the applicable skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served.
• Identifies and utilizes available resources to resolve problems; coordinates and collaborates with other clinical coordinators ensuring departmental staffing coverage.
• Acts as a liaison to departmental staff, medical personnel, patients and family members; assists in any patient care concerns, issues and complaints; conducts daily leadership rounding on assigned unit.
• Utilizes critical thinking and sound clinical judgment and works autonomously to solve problems.
• Escalates issues or notifies nursing leader/supervisor of significant occurrences, intervention, or delays, as appropriate.
• Facilitates resolution to patient problems and concerns, ensuring appropriate service recovery.
• Acts as a mentor/coach to assigned staff and provides input into the annual performance review of those staff members.
• Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and desired client‑centered outcomes.
• Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.
• Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department‑based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; may serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Other duties as assigned.