Registered Nurse (Pool) - St. Louis Specialty Surgical Center & St. Lo

Company: Surgical Care Affiliates
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: November 21, 2020

Job Description:

Location: US-MO-KirkwoodType: Pool# of Openings: 1

Overview

SCA, a leader in the outpatient surgery industry, strategically partners with health plans, medical groups and health systems across the country to develop and optimize surgical facilities. SCA operates more than 210 surgical facilities, including ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals, in partnership with approximately 7,500 physicians. For more information on SCA, visit .

Accountabilities / Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this position is to:

• Provides nursing care to ensure the safety of the patient.
• Directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic & sterile techniques and procedures.
• To perform various tasks as an OR circulator.
• Assumes responsibility that the OR is prepared room for the patient and procedure.
• Assist in transporting patient to O.R. and checks patient record for a appropriate pre-op preparation and procedures.
• Verifies that appropriate surgical prep is completed.
• Completes documentation for O.R. records, laboratory requisitions, and patient chart including medications and physician orders.
• Supervises and assists with the proper, safe positioning of the patient.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts and documentation of sa me.
• Takes ownership for all surgical specimens properly.
• Secures emergency equipment and supplies as needed.
• Provides assistance to teammates, surgeons, and anesthesia.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Good communication skills that promote safe patient care.
  
  Qualifications
  
  Education - Required:
  
  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing
  • Current licensure in the State as a Registered Nurse
  • Must be current in BCLS
  • ACLS/PALS certification within six months of hire date (applicable to scope of service)
    Education - Preferred:
    
    • Computer literacy
    • BSN Degree
      
      Experience:
      
      • Previous work experience in an ambulatory surgery setting or acute hospital operating room of no less than one (1) year.
        Dependability:
        
        • Attendance
        • Punctuality
        • Ability to meet deadlines
          
          EEO Statement
          
          We value Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Surgical Care Affiliates: SCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
          
          UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
          
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