Operating Room Registered Nurse -Amarillo TX

ProSidian Consulting•Amarillo, TX

33d•Onsite

About The Position

ProSidian seeks a Registered Nurse to support an engagement with The Veterans Integrated Services Network 17 (VISN 17). This position supports the current expanded operations and post-COVID operations to restore the healthcare systems to pre-Pandemic operations. This is a Contract Contingent position and the Registered Nurse services shall be performed at the: Amarillo VA Health Care System 6010 Amarillo Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79106. Services Task and Job Requirements In order to perform the duties set forth for this project, the Registered Nurse must meet both the minimum education and experience requirements set forth:

Requirements

Education: Graduated with a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree from a program that has been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Licensure: Registered Nurse with a current Texas State license including BLS certification and ACLS certification.
Experience: Demonstrate leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others.
Demonstrate proficiency using the nursing process in providing care for the clients with complex nursing care needs and be able to guide and direct others who provide care.
Apply the nursing process to systems or processes at the unit/team/work group level to improve care.
Identify potential client problems and take appropriate nursing measures to intervene.
Function effectively in a team leader/leadership role and uses team approaches to identify, analyze and resolve problems.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of client care consistent with accrediting/regulatory bodies, the VA, and Nursing Service mission, philosophy, goals, and standards.
Supervise other personnel and give feedback on their performance.
Demonstrate ability to work effectively with clients, families, or significant others, with professional and supportive personnel who provide client care and with members of other services.
Must be able to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and tact in dealing with patients, families and staff.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding and basic computer operations.
Must have the physical capabilities to initiate crisis intervention measures and the ability and knowledge to perform nursing care in an emergency.

Responsibilities

Assess the physiological and psychological health status of the patient pre-operatively
Formulates and implements a nursing plan of care based on health data and surgical procedure and posting. Plan of care that prescribes nursing actins to achieve patient goals and coordinates and organizes nursing activities.
Coordinates patient care needs with team members, including other disciplines.
Positioning patient properly for surgery.
Creates and maintains a sterile field.
Verify methods of sterility and safely use flash autoclaves.
Receive, handle, store and document prostheses.
Performs surgical hand scrub, create and maintain sterile fields.
Provide equipment, supplies and instruments based on anticipated and unanticipated needs.
Uses and care for surgical instruments, supplies and equipment safely and appropriately.
Safe use and document of electro surgery unit.
Performs and documents counts.
Administer drugs and solutions as prescribed.
Physiologically monitors the patient during procedures.
Monitors and controls the Operating Room environment.
Adheres to infection standards Performs nursing actions that demonstrates accountability.
Participate in patient and family teaching.
Performs and documents universal protocol.
Handle and care for specimens and cultures on an off the sterile.
Safely handle and transport medical gases and hazardous materials.
Performs circulating and scrub duties for general, urology, vascular, neuro, plastic, orthopedic, ophthalmology, pain management, oral, robotic, thoracic, and otolaryngology surgeries.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives.
Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs.
Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent daycare expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.