Operating Room PEDS Registered Nurse- BJC Healthcare

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

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Employment Status: Full-Time
More Information:
For more than 130 years, St. Louis Children's Hospital has provided exceptional care for children in all 50 states and 80 countries around the world. With its academic partner, Washington University School of Medicine, Children s is consistently ranked among the nation s best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. A member of BJC Healthcare, St. Louis Children s Hospital follows one simple mission to do what s right for kids. That mission comes to life through medical discovery, innovative therapies and compassionate care. In 2018, Children's expanded with a state-of-the-art, 12-story medical tower. To learn more, visit StLouisChildrens.org , Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .
Overview
Role PurposeProvides 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 Degree
• Nursing Diploma/Associate's Experience
• 2-5 years Licenses & Certifications
• RN Preferred Requirements and Additional Job Information Degree
• Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Licenses & Certifications
• Cert Nurse OR (CNOR)
• Mastery Test Out
• Periop 101 Benefits Statement
  Note: 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 Center Legal Statement
  
  The 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 Employer Associated topics: asn, cardiothoracic, care unit, hospice, infusion, nurse rn, psychatric, registed, staff nurse, transitional

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