GN Fulltime OR-Surgical Services
About The Position
The Registered Nurse is a member of the care delivery team and is responsible for setting standards for the level and quality of care. The nurse has responsibility, authority, and accountability for providing nursing care, managing and delivering patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through independent judgment, communication, and collaboration with team members. The role encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration, and supervision. The nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and families to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care, and demonstrates commitment to the community and nursing profession. This is a graduate nurse position in the OR/Surgical Services residency. The nurse delivers care to assigned patients, supports patients and families, and follows hospital safety and infection-control practices.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Current Texas or Compact RN licensure, or board eligible.
- BLS and ACLS certification required; must be completed upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous healthcare experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver quality nursing care while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury.
- Perform the specific competencies listed on the competency validation form.
- Confirm patient identity using two patient identifiers and check the patient identification bracelet before procedures.
- Provide appropriate updates, instructions, and patient education to patients and families.
- Follow hospital exposure control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
- Communicate identified workplace safety hazards to peers and management.
- Demonstrate understanding of cultural differences.
- Participate in the hospital and department performance improvement process.
- Deliver nursing care to an assigned group of patients, including education addressing identified knowledge deficits, treatment planning, pain management, and discharge planning, using the nursing process.
- Anticipate deteriorating vital-sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.
- Establish a compassionate environment and provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
- Demonstrate proper body mechanics in all functions.
- Wear proper identification while on duty.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
