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MO-SSM Health Outpatient Surgery Center - Kisker Road
Worker Type : PRN1
PRN1
Job Summary :
Provides direct assistance to surgeons before, during and after surgical procedures.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements :
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
Implements physicians orders to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
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.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Completion of an RNFA program that meets the AORN standards for RN first assistant education program
Effective January 1, 2020, the education level for entry into an RNFA program and, subsequently, RNFA practice will be the baccalaureate degree.
AORN recommends that RNs who were practicing as RNFAs prior to January 1, 2020, who do not have a baccalaureate degree be permitted to continue to practice as RNFAs-
EXPERIENCE
Two years' registered nurse experience in an advanced surgical specialty
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)
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)
State of Work Location : Missouri
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)
State of Work Location : Oklahoma
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)
State of Work Location : Wisconsin
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)
Work Shift :
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type : Employee
Employee
Department : ASC OPC-K
ASC OPC-K
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does 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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