Registered Nurse - CVOR, Pediatric
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: October 15, 2024
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Cardinal
Glennon Children's HospitalWorker Type:PRN1Job Highlights:PRN
OpportunityRN - Pediatric Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)This
position is for experienced RNs and must have open heart and pump
case and ECMO experience. At SSM Health Cardinal Glennon, we care
for children of all ages from St. Louis, Missouri, Illinois and
from around the world. We also focus on the overall health of our
communities in addition to the health of the children living in
them. -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. Works in a constant state
of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education
equivalency for licensing EXPERIENCE 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 (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.Work Shift:PRN / Per Diem Shift (United
States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:4403000010
SurgeryScheduled Weekly Hours:0SSM 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. Click here to
learn more. Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by
offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. -
Keywords: SSM Health, St. Louis , Registered Nurse - CVOR, Pediatric, Healthcare , Saint Louis, Missouri
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