Registered Nurse - RN Ambulatory Surgery PRN

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Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-SSM Health Outpatient Center

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

Our surgery and care center are in need of a Registered Nurse (RN). The successful candidate will love working in an ambulatory setting with patients of all ages. We are looking for a highly professional RN who is comfortable reassuring patients and communicating with doctors as well as tending to the needs of their patients. We offer a positive, upbeat work environment where all medical personnel work together for the good of the patient. We hope you will consider joining our SSM family!

PRN employees will commit to work a minimum of 32 hours of patient care per 6 week scheduling period to maintain competence. Also, 3-4/week commitment for training period of 4-6 months.

Job Summary:

Delivers professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs scrub functions including the selection and handling of instruments and supplies used during procedure.
• Performs circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient before, during and after procedure.
• Directly assists operating physician with surgical tasks including hemostasis, suturing and wound exposure as well as patient positioning.
• Prepares operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use.
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient's age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
• As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing

EXPERIENCE

• One year registered nurse experience

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

SCC Surgery

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: o ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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