Operating Room Registered Nurse
Company: Bjc Healthcare
Location: Belleville
Posted on: June 19, 2022
Job Description:
Additional Information About the Role
- Sign-on Bonus up to $15,000
- 10 and 12-hour shifts available
- Must have OR experience
Overview
Memorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering
medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care
including Children s at Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It
provides patients a full complement of diagnostic and treatment
services as well as heart and vascular care. Memorial, offering
medical and surgical services plus critical care, is an accredited
Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient
Care and is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the
Illinois Department of Public Health. In addition, Memorial
Belleville recently was accredited by the American College of
Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. Since 2008,
it has been designated as a Magnet -recognized organization for
nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed, all-private suite hospital was
recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care,
labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services plus
critical care. Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities
including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and
evaluation within guidelines for standards of nursing care to
inpatients and outpatients in the perioperative environment
established by AORN.Responsibilities
- Educates patients and their families about the communication
process during the procedure, what to expect, and any support
resources, as appropriate. Serves as liaison between physician and
the patient and family.
- Demonstrates competence and independent practice in roles of
scrubbing and/or circulating for all HSO-defined surgical
services.
- Uses established safety techniques in preparing for and
assisting with surgical procedures; provides and sets up necessary
instruments, supplies and equipment for different types of
surgeries or procedures according to established safety
requirements and preferences of physician.
- Keeps patients safe from adverse events associated with
surgery/procedure, including but not limited to: infection, burns,
pressure ulcers, wrong site surgery, etc. Has knowledge of wound
stage classifications. Observes patient during procedure to detect
possible complications and/or breaks in sterile technique;
furnishes emergency equipment and supplies to prevent adverse
outcomes. Preserves and labels operative specimens for
analysis.
- Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and
regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development and
life long learning. May participate in orientation and
preceptorship of new staff, as needed.
- BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The
ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe
manner is an essential function of this job.Minimum Requirements
- Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing
- 2-5 years Experience
- RN License
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
- Mastery Test Out
- Periop 101Benefits StatementNote: not all benefits apply to all
openings- Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and
disability plan options- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan- 401(k) plan-
Tuition Assistance- Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement
Accounts- On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)- Paid Time
Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time*Pension does not
apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial
or Parkland Health CenterLegal StatementThe above information on
this description has been designed to indicate the general nature
and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is
not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of
all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of
employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employerby
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Keywords: Bjc Healthcare, Belleville , Operating Room Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Belleville, Illinois
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