RN - Ambulatory Surgery
Company: SSM Health
Location: Meeker
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling. OK-SSM Health St.
Anthony Hospital - Shawnee Worker Type: Regular Job Summary:
Assesses, plans, coordinates, implements and evaluates nursing care
for surgical patients. Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Accepts patient care assignments as
directed. Communicates with clinical area team members
appropriately. Correctly conducts all appropriate nursing aspects
of patient assessment while using subjective and objective data.
Communicates effectively with patients to assess their knowledge of
surgical/invasive procedure(s) and expectations. Adheres to
universal protocol. Involves patient/significant others in their
plan of care, education, discharge planning, and prioritization of
needs. Utilizes available teaching resources as appropriate, and
identifies/refers patients/families as appropriate. Plans for
patient care and/or intervenes by demonstrating basic nursing
skills, observing and accurately documenting patient's response to
nursing care, utilizing available teaching resources as
appropriate, maintaining a safe environment. Evaluates care by
conducting ongoing assessments to identify effectiveness of
interventions, performing post-op calls following surgical
procedures, and analyzing verbal responses from patient and family
during hospitalization. Makes competent clinical decisions and
displays the ability to know 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 the
conditions of patients in a timely manner. Documents the care given
to patients and their response to care in a timely manner.
Correctly and efficiently administers medications, treatments, and
nursing interventions as per hospital policy. Applies the existing
body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health
care to surgical nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is
delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs
as described in the department's Scope of Service. Works in a
constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties
as assigned. EDUCATION Graduate of accredited school of nursing or
education equivalency for licensing EXPERIENCE No experience
required 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 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) Work Shift:
Variable Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee
Department: 4403000024 Surgery Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a
comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental
Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental
leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on
FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered
through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access
to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage
through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All
Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
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