Minor Procedures Registered Nurse

Overview

 

***This is a Part-time Position****

 

As the first private hospital in Kansas, Saint John Hospital has an unparalleled tradition of life-saving medical care, this local, full-service hospital located in Leavenworth, Kansas.    Saint John has achieved 5 stars for its performance in treatment of Sepsis from Healthgrades for three years in row and continues to earn the highest awards in health care quality and safety.

 

Saint John provides innovative health care, with quality physicians, and compassionate staff that provide 24/7 emergency Care, Outpatient Surgical Services, Primary Care Clinic, Intensive Care Unit, and a Skilled Nursing Care unit.  Saint John Hospital continues in the spirit of the sisters of Charity of Leavenworth and will continue to provide outstanding care to the nearby area.

 

As an employee you will be given the opportunity not only to give our patient’s exceptional care but, the ability to grow within an organization that strives to give back to the community in which they serve. 

 

We are committed to providing Outstanding Benefits to our employees see just some of the benefits we offer:

 

• Outstanding Medical Benefits
• Competitive Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ongoing Education
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• and so much more….

 

 

Come Join a Team of dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.  If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.  Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

Minor Procedures nurse is directly accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. Assumes responsibility for patient care, documents and evaluates the effectiveness of nursing actions and ensures a safe environment; knowledgeable about the scrub and circulation duties performed in the minor surgery department; has conscious sedation-related responsibilities such as administration of medications and patient monitoring. Is attentive to the needs of the patient during the procedure and monitors his or her comfort.

 

Works with other departments to provide a continuum of care and co-workers to provide continuous, quality patient care, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Will participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.

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Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

 

1. Current and valid state RN License.

2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

4. Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

5. Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training

6. Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred

7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.