Operating Room Nurse -Experienced

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's
• Experience: 2-5 years
• Licenses & Certifications: RN

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• Licenses & Certifications: Cert Nurse OR (CNOR)
• Mastery Test OutPeriop 101

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance*
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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