It's more than a career, it's a callingWI-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. 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
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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.
