Perioperative Nurse

4 weeks ago


St Louis, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Perioperative Nurse to join our team at SSM Health. As a key member of our surgical services team, you will provide direct assistance to surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures.

Responsibilities and Requirements
  • Position patients to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
  • Implement physicians' orders to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
  • Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
  • Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems.
  • Apply the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in healthcare to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient's age-specific needs and clinical needs.
  • Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
  • Completion of an RNFA program that meets the AORN standards for RN first assistant education program.
  • Two years' registered nurse experience in an advanced surgical specialty.
  • Or an APRN that has completed the RNFA program that meets the AORN standards for RN first assistant education program.
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
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
  • Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI).
Work Environment

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. We value our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

We offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay provides eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

We provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.


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