Peri-Operative RN / PAT Nurse - Full Time
About The Position
This professional staff person is responsible for performing assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating the care. The RN administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians and in keeping with the current clinical nursing practice. The RN is responsible for directing, monitoring and evaluating the care delegated to non-licensed personnel. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, the RN works collaboratively with the other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care. In addition, the RN performs a range of technical services in a cross-functional mode to comprehensively serve patient needs. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.
Requirements
- Graduate of a School of Professional Nursing
- License to practice professional nursing by the Texas Board of Nursing or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact
- Successful completion of AHA approved courses in BLS upon hire
- ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- PALS preferred
- CNOR preferred
- Two (2) years experience as a Professional Registered Nurse in an operating room environment preferred
- Prior OR experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Performing assessments
- Developing a plan of care
- Implementing and evaluating care
- Administering medications and treatments as ordered by physicians
- Directing, monitoring, and evaluating care delegated to non-licensed personnel
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary care team members to ensure safe and accurate delivery of care
- Performing a range of technical services in a cross-functional mode
- Assuming responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance under the direction of the Laboratory
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
