Research Belton Hospital is the small town hospital with a big heart for patients. Join the team that values our patients & our employees. We look forward to hearing from you!
Research Belton Hospital is one of 10 HCA Midwest Health System hospitals in the Kansas City and surrounding areas. Located conveniently at Highways 71 and 58 in Belton, Mo., Since 1984, our mission is to provide the citizens of southern Jackson and northern Cass counties access to important health resources. The excellent medical staff, advanced technology, community programs and highly qualified personnel make it possible to meet that goal. RN--Surgery--Registered Nurse-FT-Days(Job Number: 09728-70128) Missouri-Belton-Research Belton HospitalSchedule: Full-time Description Research Belton Hospital is a 71-bed facility offering a full range of services to the communities we serve The Operating Room RN provides nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:Assesses, plans and evaluates the nursing care needs of the patient before, during and after a surgical procedure.Provides nursing care to the patient undergoing surgical procedures.Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients.Participates in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation.Carries out physician orders.Administers prescribed medications, applies dressings, monitors vital signs.Assists physician during procedures.Maintains aseptic techniques and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.Coordinates the operating room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, availability of functioning equipment and supplies. Ensures the proper handling of specimens.Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. Provides age and culturally appropriate care.Orients and mentors new staff members.Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.Research Belton Hospital is the small town hospital with a big heart for patients. Join the team that values our patients & our employees. We look forward to hearing from you! Qualifications Required Job Qualifications include:Current Missouri licensure as a Registered NurseCurrent BCLS & ACLS Certification.Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.