RN - FULL TIME DAY - CORONARY OPERATING ROOM St. Luke's Hospital - Chesterfield, MO

Company: St. Luke's Hospital
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: January 6, 2022

Job Description:

Description:

Performs the primary function of a Registered Professional Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, educating and evaluating a designated group of patients in accordance with all established Nursing Standards and Hospital Policies. Is responsible for managing all assigned personal supplies, and equipment on the unit and for promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team. Performs duties in a manner consistent with our mission and values.

Principle Accountabilities:




1. Performs initial patient assessment.




2. Coordinates all aspects of patient care following the Nursing Process using age specific knowledge relevant to the patient served.




3. Creates and maintains a sterile field.




4. Documents all aspects of Patient care.




5. Plans/participates in Patient discharge from OR.




6. Participates in checking/maintaining equipment/supplies and the physical environment.




7. Committee participation/Educational Activities/Special Projects.




8. Supervises other team members in care delivery.




9. Performs clerical/computer tasks.




10. All other duties as assigned.
Education:

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri Required.

Nursing Diploma or Associates in Nursing Required.

BSN or completion of BSN within 5 years of hire date is required.
Experience:

Minimum of 2 years CVOR or vascular experience (prefer related work experience to be recent - as within the last 2 years).
Working Conditions:

Employee is required to sit occasionally, stand continuously and walk frequently. Employee must lift/carry a light (20# max), medium(50# max) loads frequently and over 100# occasionally. with assistance.. Employee is required to bend, squat, , climb, reach forward and reach overhead frequently; kneel, lift from floor to waist and lift waist to overhead occasionally. For repetitive action, employee is required to use both hands for simple grasping ,pushing/pulling and fine manipulation. Employee is occasionally exposed to the following environmental conditions: fumes, radiation, electrical hazard and CRT terminal work. Employee is frequently exposed to blood borne pathogens. May be needed to work in other areas of the Surgical Services Department. May be needed to work other shifts. (Occasionally: 1-33%, Frequently: 34-66%, Continuously: 67-100%) The most significant of duties are included but this does not exclude occasional work assignments not mentioned or developmental duties.




Job Relationships: Member of a nursing unit that interacts regularly with patients, physician, families and visitors and a variety of nursing and ancillary personnel.




Takes direction from: OR Head Nurse Provides direction to: N/A




Supervised by: OR Head Nurse
Mission/Values:

MISSION

Faithful to our Episcopal-Presbyterian heritage and its ministry of healing, St. Luke's is dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve.

Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence and respect for each other and those we serve.




VISION

As an independent healthcare network, we create healthy communities in the region through our commitment to high quality, safe and personalized services.




CORE VALUES

Human Dignity

We accept and treat all persons as being created in the image of God.



Compassion

We respond with caring to the needs of others as if they were members of our family.



Justice

We honor each person's rights and responsibilities in light of the common good.



Excellence

We set and strive to attain high standards of performance and continuous improvement.



Stewardship

We use our talents and resources wisely, with honesty and integrity.



FACES - Friendly - Available - Caring - Efficient - Safe Communication Standards: Promotes and provides courteous and effective communication with internal and external customers.

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