Operating Room Registered Nurse Round Rock, TX

SHIFT:  Full Time Evenings/ Days/Mixed Shifts (rotating weekends), On-Call



 

Job Summary

Under the indirect supervision of the Supervisor(s) of the unit, the Registered Nurse is expected to implement the nursing process (including use of using diagnosis), documents nursing activities and intervention plan, as well as medication administered.   The R.N. provides leadership and supervises the care, maintenance and activities of the surgical suite.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Demonstrates effective working knowledge of equipment needed for patient care.  Participates in budget control by using only those supplies necessary for quality patient care.   Make decisions of moderate difficulty.  I had direct contact with patients, physicians, and hospital personnel.  Always maintains confidentiality regarding patient information.  Accepts shift work and takes call as needed by the department.  Works with patients ranging in life span from infants to geriatric.  Must be able to demonstrate understanding of HCA's and St. David's "Patients First" safety initiative by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

Essential Job Function

• Completes age proper assessment of the 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 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.