Registered Nurse; PRN - Surgery Center

Position: Registered Nurse (PRN) - Surgery Center

Location: Jefferson City, MO

Job : 2287

# of Openings: 1

• Demonstrates appropriate assessment of the patient and documents appropriately.
• Plans patient care to achieve optimal level of function based on nursing assessment, diagnoses, and/or medical treatment. Communicates the plan to patient and/or significant others level of understanding, and documents according to policy.
• Implements patient care according to planned interventions and documents according to policy.
• Evaluates patient status in relation to established goals and desired outcomes and revises plan as indicated.
• Demonstrates behaviors that promote professionalism, utilizing the principle of quality improvement.
• Serves as a professional resource when needed, including assisting in co-worker training and orientation.
• Demonstrates understanding of role in all areas of conscious sedation and medication administration.
• Demonstrates customer relations as high priority in line with JCMG mission, vision and values.
• Provides appropriate safety and infection control measures.

• Strives for continuous quality improvement.
• Participates in educational experiences designed to maintain and/or improve professional competence.
• Maintains high work ethic standards.
• Provides quality customer service to staff, patients and visitors at all times.

• ADN or BSN degree

• Prefer 2-years of experience in the operating room setting

• RN license in the state of MO in good standing
• Current BCLS certification
• Current ACLS certification (or obtain ACLS certification within 6 months of employment)

• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

Working environment is generally favorable; however, there is exposure risk in the form of disease and potential for exposure to electrical and explosion hazards common in a surgical department environment. High potential for exposure to blood and body fluids;
Personal protective equipment required.