Senior Perioperative Nurse - Cardiovascular/Thoracic Lead

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Daily pay

Tuition coverage up to $5,250 per year

Maternity & paternity coverage

Adoption assistance

Retirement with employer matching

Disability benefits (short/long-term)

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Job summary

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a perioperative nurse leader to provide comprehensive perioperative care and lead nursing staff in cardiovascular and thoracic cases.

The role emphasizes independent circulation on complex cases, teaching, and applying evidence-based nursing practices. Day shifts with on-call requirements, 40 hours/week, and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• One year advanced surgical experience.
• State RN license in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, or compact states.

Responsibilities

• Provides perioperative care with comprehensive preoperative assessment and individualized nursing interventions.
• Prioritizes complex patient and physician needs to coordinate surgical team care.
• Mentors other nurses and technicians in cardiovascular and thoracic nursing techniques.
• Applies evidence-based nursing practice to patient age-specific and clinical needs.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Preoperative assessment

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, MO, is seeking a perioperative nurse leader to provide comprehensive perioperative care and lead nursing staff in cardiovascular and thoracic cases.

The role emphasizes independent circulation on complex cases, teaching, and applying evidence-based nursing practices. Day shifts with on-call requirements, 40 hours/week, and a competitive benefits package are offered.