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BJC HealthCare

staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room - $35-52 per hour

BJC HealthCare, St Louis, Missouri, United States,


BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.Job Description & Requirements

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OR - Operating RoomDiscipline:

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OngoingEmployment Type:

StaffAdditional Information About the Role

At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, OR nurses find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills and encourage tremendous growth. It’s an exhilarating place to build a nursing career.The Operating Room at BJH is separated into five Pods that each align with different surgical specialties:Pod 1: Pelvic specialties: gynecology, urology, colorectal, and general surgeryPod 2: Trauma, trauma services (wound treatment), reconstructive surgery for ortho (hip/knee replacement, orthoscopic knee and shoulder) and plastics repairPod 3: Cardiac, transplant, vascular, hepatobiliaryPod 4: Ophthalmology, Ortho, ENT, MIS, Plastics, and General OncologyPod 5:

Ortho, Spine, Neuro, and bigger ENT cases (example teeth extractions)If you have 2+ years of experience as an Operating Room Nurse – we want to talk to you! BJC can offer you an opportunity to expand your nursing skills by placing you shoulder-to-shoulder with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists; exposing you to unique and complex cases; and providing access to the latest technology, resources, and treatments available.Additionally, we offer the following benefits:Competitive compensation packagesSign-on bonusesRobust benefit package (here)Tuition assistance for on-going educationTuition repayment assistance planRetirement planning through 401k and pension plansRelocation assistanceWe want to get you connected to our hiring teams as quickly as possible. Apply today!Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Perioperative Services team members find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills, and encourage tremendous growth. It's an exhilarating place to build a career. Here, you'll work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists assist on unique and complex procedures, work with the latest technologies and treatments and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols. In fact, people from all over the nation and the world come to Barnes-Jewish for our surgical specialties.Preferred Qualifications

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.ResponsibilitiesEducates 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.Minimum RequirementsEducationNursing Diploma/Associate'sExperience2-5 yearsLicenses & CertificationsRNPreferred RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree- Nursing

Licenses & CertificationsCert Nurse OR (CNOR)Mastery Test OutPeriop 101

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total RewardsAt BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCPension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe 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 EmployerBJC HealthCare Job ID #28963. Posted job title: Operating Room Nurse - Registered NurseAbout BJC HealthCare

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.