Operating Room Resource Nurse

Additional Information About the RolePod 2LocationBarnes - Main CampusSouth West TowerLeadershipRoshi Etemad Moghadam, Executive DirectorPatricia (Patty) Sosa, Patient Care ManagerChad Grant, Assistant Nurse ManagerMendi Hill, Assistant Nurse ManagerTeam Details20 - Total Team Members14 - Registered Nurse05 - Surgical Technologists01 - Unit SecretarySpecialtiesTrauma (from ER: car accidents, GSW, broken bones, etc.)Reconstructive surgery for Ortho (Hip/knee replacement, orthoscopic knee or shoulder, etc.)Ortho TraumaTrauma Service (wound treatment)Plastics RepairRole DetailsFour 10-hour shifts per week, 12-hour shifts available for experienced nurses (2 years of experience)Day Shift Hours: 6:30a to 5:00p or 7:00pOff-Shift Hours: 9:00a to 9:30or 10:30aNight Shift Hours: 6:30p to 7:00a, 9:30p or 1:30aCall: Five to Seven 12-hour call shifts each 6-week schedule period, self-scheduledHolidays: One 8-hour shift per year, rotate Winter/SpringWeekends: n/aGraduate Nurse Eligibility: YesOrientation: 6+ months for early career and experienced nursesOverviewBarnes-Jewish Hospital is the St. Louis region''s top adult hospital. Formed from the merger of the former Barnes and Jewish Hospitals to become Missouri''s largest hospital, it continues the traditions of its predecessors along with its partner, Washington University School of Medicine, in providing cutting-edge treatments, educating future medical professionals and working to make our community as healthy as it can be.For over two decades Barnes-Jewish Hospital has been ranked on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll. In 2021, Barnes-Jewish ranked 17th overall with 11 specialties being ranked. The hospital was also the first hospital in Missouri to be designated as a Magnet® hospital in 2003 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing and has been redesignated consistently since.Barnes-Jewish Hospital is a teaching hospital staffed by more than 1,500 Washington University Physicians, the clinical practice for the Washington University School of medicine. The academic medicine partnership has developed many treatments and procedures that are now common across the globe.Role PurposeProvides and coordinates direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care. Supports the clinical manager with the delivery of safe patient care and building an effective work unit.ResponsibilitiesCirculates and scrubs for assigned specialty and OR procedures.Serves as liaison between specialty physicians and hospital. Reviews and maintains physician preference cards from assigned specialty. Maintains proper function of equipment in assigned specialty.Serves as a clinical preceptor/mentor for orienteer being introduced to the specialty area, providing them with clinical experience that promotes growth and competency. Presents training sessions on new equipment and instrumentation for nursing and technical staff members when the need arises. Provides feedback to the management regarding staff evaluations.Manages the inventory of specialty supplies to maintain par levels. Reviews specialty case cart supplies, custom pacts, for accuracy and cost effectiveness. Meets with vendors and serves as a liaison between them, management, and the physicians.Performs Other Responsibilibties as Assigned.BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.Minimum RequirementsDiploma or Associate''s Degree in NursingRegistered Nurse (RN)Preferred QualificationsBachelor''s Degree - NursingBenefits StatementNote: not all benefits apply to all openingsComprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan optionsPension Plan*/403(b) Plan401(k) planTuition AssistanceHealth Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement AccountsOn-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick timePension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health CenterLegal StatementThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Equal Opportunity EmployerBenefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we''re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial prehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCPension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Created: 2025-10-04