OR RN - Neuro, General (FT/Days) - Memorial City Hospital

Memorial Hermann Health System • Forrest City, AR

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About The Position

The OR RN collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver patient care using the nursing process. The role provides professional nursing care, including nursing assessments, assistance with examinations and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. The position is in neuro and general operating room cases; operating room RN experience is preferred. Memorial Hermann hires RNs according to experience groupings: newly licensed RNs working under an RN clinical preceptor, less than 1 year, 1–3 years, 3–10 years, and 10 or more years.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Additional certifications may be required based on discipline or nursing unit requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
• Operating Room RN experience preferred.
• OR RN experience in neuro and general cases.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and appropriate patient care according to nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient or population served.
• Coordinate nursing care planning with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions in delivering patient care.
• Collaborate with, direct, and potentially delegate to the healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
• Coordinate treatment plans and develop and implement discharge or transfer plans.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and client-centered outcomes.
• Consider each patient's diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and provide service consistent with established standards to optimize the patient experience.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Perform other duties within scope of practice and clinical competency.
• Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and comply with Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including requirements related to time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
• Support professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
• Support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Provide compassionate, personalized experiences and model Memorial Hermann service standards with patients and colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree