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RN-Ambulatory Surgery

SSM Health

#Registered Nurse #RN #Surgical Services #Patient Care #Healthcare #Evidence-Based Practice #BLS HCP #Ambulatory Surgery #Nursing License

Quick overview

Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care for surgical patients while coordinating with clinical team members. Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting patient responses, and conducting post-operative follow-up calls.

Requirements summary

Requires a graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing and a valid Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license. Must hold a Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association.

professional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient MonitoringPatient AssessmentPatient EducationClinical Decision MakingNursing InterventionsDischarge PlanningPost-operative CareEvidence-Based PracticeSurgical Nursing

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.
OK-SSM Health St.
Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Assesses, plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates nursing care for surgical patients.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Accepts patient care assignments as directed.
Communicates with clinical area team members appropriately.
Correctly conducts all appropriate nursing aspects of patient assessment while using subjective and objective data.
Communicates effectively with patients to assess their knowledge of surgical/invasive procedure(s) and expectations.
Adheres to universal protocol.
Involves patient/significant others in their plan of care, education, discharge planning, and prioritization of needs.
Utilizes available teaching resources as appropriate, and identifies/refers patients/families as appropriate.
Plans for patient care and/or intervenes by demonstrating basic nursing skills, observing and accurately documenting patient's response to nursing care, utilizing available teaching resources as appropriate, maintaining a safe environment.
Evaluates care by conducting ongoing assessments to identify effectiveness of interventions, performing post-op calls following surgical procedures, and analyzing verbal responses from patient and family during hospitalization.
Makes competent clinical decisions and displays the ability to know when to involve management or other team members.
Assists in all areas of surgical services as needed.
Provides information to the physician related to changes in the conditions of patients in a timely manner.
Documents the care given to patients and their response to care in a timely manner.
Correctly and efficiently administers medications, treatments, and nursing interventions as per hospital policy.
Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to surgical 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.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional driving.
Rare crawling and running.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4420000040 SAH Pre-Admit Testing Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 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: our 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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