RN-Ambulatory Surgery

$68,078 - $68,078/Yr

SSM Health Care - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Hospitals

About the position

The RN-Ambulatory Surgery position at SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City is a full-time role focused on providing nursing care for surgical patients. The role involves assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing care, with an emphasis on patient education and involvement in their care plans. The position offers a supportive environment that values teamwork and collaboration, with opportunities for professional growth and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Accepts patient care assignments as directed.
• Communicates with clinical area team members appropriately.
• Conducts all appropriate nursing aspects of patient assessment using subjective and objective data.
• Communicates effectively with patients to assess their knowledge of surgical/invasive procedures and expectations.
• Adheres to universal protocol and involves patients/significant others in their plan of care.
• Utilizes available teaching resources and identifies/refers patients/families as appropriate.
• Plans for patient care and intervenes by demonstrating basic nursing skills and maintaining a safe environment.
• Evaluates care by conducting ongoing assessments and performing post-op calls following surgical procedures.
• Makes competent clinical decisions and knows when to involve management or other team members.
• Assists in all areas of surgical services as needed.
• Provides information to the physician related to changes in patient conditions in a timely manner.
• Documents the care given to patients and their response to care in a timely manner.
• Administers medications, treatments, and nursing interventions as per hospital policy.
• Applies evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to surgical nursing practice.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• 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).
• No experience required.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Flexible payment options through DailyPay
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded