Operating Room

Operating Room Nurse

At Barnes-Jewish Hospital OR nurses find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills and encourage tremendous growth. Its an exhilarating place to build a nursing career.

The Operating Room at BJH is separated into five Pods that each align with different surgical specialties:

• Pod 1:
  Pelvic specialties: gynecology urology colorectal and general surgery
• Pod 2:
  Trauma trauma services (wound treatment) reconstructive surgery for ortho (hip/knee replacement orthoscopic knee and shoulder) and plastics repair
• Pod 3:
  Cardiac transplant vascular hepatobiliary
• Pod 4:
  Ophthalmology Ortho ENT MIS Plastics and General Oncology
• Pod 5:
  Ortho Spine Neuro and bigger ENT cases (example teeth extractions)

If you have 2+ years of experience as an Operating Room Nurse we want to talk to you! BJC can offer you an opportunity to expand your nursing skills by placing you shoulder-to-shoulder with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists exposing you to unique and complex cases and providing access to the latest technology resources and treatments available.

Additionally we offer the following benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition assistance for on-going education
• Tuition repayment assistance plan
• Retirement planning through 401k
• Relocation assistance

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine supported by a house staff of residents interns fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities including assessment diagnosis planning implementation and evaluation within guidelines for standards of nursing care to inpatients and outpatients in the perioperative environment established by AORN.

Responsibilities Educates patients and their families about the communication process during the procedure what to expect and any support resources as appropriate. Serves as liaison between physician and the patient and family. Demonstrates competence and independent practice in roles of scrubbing and/or circulating for all HSO-defined surgical services. Uses established safety techniques in preparing for and assisting with surgical procedures provides and sets up necessary instruments supplies and equipment for different types of surgeries or procedures according to established safety requirements and preferences of physician.

Keeps patients safe from adverse events associated with surgery/procedure including but not limited to: infection burns pressure ulcers wrong site surgery etc. Has knowledge of wound stage classifications. Observes patient during procedure to detect possible complications and/or breaks in sterile technique furnishes emergency equipment and supplies to prevent adverse outcomes. Preserves and labels operative specimens for analysis. Participates in activities that promote safety quality and regulatory compliance.

Participates in professional development and life long learning. May participate in orientation and preceptorship of new staff as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Education Nursing Diploma/Associate's Experience 2-5 years Licenses & Certifications RN

Preferred Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree
- Nursing Licenses & Certifications Cert Nurse OR (CNOR) Mastery Test Out Periop 101

BJC Total Rewards At BJC were committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical emotional social and financial well-being. Comprehensive medical dental vison life insurance and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance
* paid for by BJC Annual 4 BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation sick days holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more go to our Benefits Summary
* Not all benefits apply to all jobs Equal Opportunity Employer