Our client is looking for RN - Operating Room in Round Rock, Texas



Essential Job Function

• Completes age-appropriate assessment of patient prior to admission to the surgical suite.


• Verifies operative procedure and notes the presence of signed consent on medical records.


• Verifies allergies and communication information to the team.


• Ascertains that history & physical are present on medical record prior to anesthesia induction.


• Reports deviations of diagnostic studies to team members.


• Identifies and documents the presence of internal and/or external prosthesis/implants.


• Elicits patient’s perception of surgery and understanding of planned procedure.

• Provides patient teaching and emotional support for assigned patients.

• Assists with the care of the patient during anesthesia.


• Positions patient properly for surgery.


• Demonstrates the ability to prevent intra-operative injury by utilizing appropriate supports, and padding on restraints.


• Performs correct surgical preps.


• Administers medications and IV therapy correctly and safely.


• Accurately documents nursing care rendered, operative procedure performed, staff participation and other required information

• Ensures the availability of safe equipment.


• Participates in process improvement initiatives.


• Takes appropriate action to prevent/manage accidents in the area.

• Participates in budget and inventory control


• Participates in staff and self-development.


• Performs other duties as delegated.


• Demonstrates positive customer service skills.


• Facilitates cohesiveness of Surgical Services.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Required: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing; One year of experience in operating room nursing; good guest relations; attends seminars of classes in G.I. nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

Required: Licensed by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners AHA BLS at time of hire. AHA ACLS w/in 6 months of hire for new employees. Employees hired before 3/25/2014 have until March 31, 2015 to get ACLS.

Preferred: Certification by SGNA

• Self Scheduler


• Must live within 30 min of the facility (on Call)


• Must have recent acute care setting 2-3 yrs.)


• Must have OR Circulating in a hospital experience

 Sign-on bonus up to $10K with a 2 yr commitment and relocation assistance available up to $5K.