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SSM Health Registered Nurse - RN Surgery Full Time Days in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
It's more than a career, it's a calling
WI-St. Agnes Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Department: Surgery
Sign On Bonus: $20,000 for eligible candidates.
Schedule: The base shift is 645a-3:15p.
Call shifts from 3:15p-5:30p or 3:15p-7:30p depending on the needs of the department. The overnight call is 3:15p-7:00a; this is typically once a week when fully staffed. Weekend call is Saturday 7:00a -Monday 7:00p (typically every 8thish weekend when fully staffed).
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts.
Location: SSM Health St Agnes Fond du Lac, WI.
*30 minute response time
The selected OR nurse's primary responsibility is to ensure the safety and well-being of the patient throughout a surgical procedure. They will work to maintain a sterile environment in the OR and oversee inventory of instatements, supplies and equipment. OR nurses work alongside doctors when it comes to treatment plans and exams, administering medications, and monitoring patient recovery.
Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Income based medical insurance premium discounts.
• HSA/FSA options
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Generous PTO
• 403b/401k retirement plans
• Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it!
• Employee Relief Fund to help with life's unexpected financial emergencies.
• Commitment to caring through philanthropy, volunteer opportunities, and PTO donation program.
Our Culture
At SSM Health, we bring together and cultivate exceptional people. When our employees thrive, so does our healing Mission.
We are committed to creating a partnership with employees. We ask our employees to actively engage and participate in decisions that impact their
work. We celebrate together and recognize those people who help us deliver an exceptional experience.
At SSM Health, you can expect a work environment where:
• Employees feel valued, respected, and free to express themselves.
• Each employee finds meaning in work, leveraging skills and talents toward a greater purpose.
• Teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, while management is supportive.
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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.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
State of Work Location: Missouri
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Or
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Or
Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
And
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Or
Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4403000038 SURGERY
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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