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RN - Pre/Post/PACU - PRN2 | Shawnee at SSM Health Summary
A Registered Nurse (RN) in the Ambulatory Surgery department assesses, plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates nursing care for surgical patients. The role includes adapting care to meet patients' evolving needs, engaging with patients and their families, and collaborating with healthcare team members to ensure effective communication and quality patient outcomes.
This PRN2 position offers flexible scheduling and requires a valid nursing license and Basic Life Support certification.
Job Highlights:
- Ambulatory Surgery Department
- PRN2 schedule; work on an as-needed basis
- $35 per hour (offers based on years of experience and equity)
- Shift differentials available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
- Located at SSM Health St. Anthony – Shawnee, Oklahoma
Job Description
The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for surgical patients. Key responsibilities include:
- Accepting patient care assignments, communicating effectively with clinical area team members
- Conducting all appropriate nursing aspects of patient assessment using subjective and objective data
- Involving patients and their families in the plan of care, education, discharge planning, and prioritization of needs
- Placing patients/families appropriately in a timely manner
- Evaluating care by conducting ongoing assessments to identify effectiveness of interventions
- Making competent clinical decisions and displaying the ability to know when to involve management or other team members
- Providing information to physicians related to changes in patient conditions in a timely manner
- Documenting care given to patients and their response to care in a timely manner
- Administering medications, treatments, and nursing interventions as per hospital policy
- Applying existing evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in healthcare to surgical nursing practice
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing or equivalent education for licensing
- 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 and far
- Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors
- Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication
- 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
Certifications/Licenses
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
- Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Environment
- Day Shift (United States of America)
Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
- Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do 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.
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