RN/Registered Nurse, Operating Room, Full time, Days

Texas Health•Flower Mound, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

RN/Registered Nurse, Operating Room Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: 4400 Long Prairie Rd., Flower Mound, TX 75028 Work hours: Full Time, Days working 36 hours weekly Department highlights: Collaborative team culture focused on exceptional patient outcomes. Modern surgical and procedural environment with advanced technology. Opportunity to practice within a respected health system committed to quality, safety, and clinical excellence.

Requirements

Nursing Diploma required, or Associate's Degree in Nursing required, or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
One (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse required, or Completion of a Registered Nurse residency program required
Registered Nurse (RN) license required upon hire
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required prior to providing independent patient care and must be maintained quarterly
Demonstrates a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and the ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Performs basic duties including: Basic Human Needs - Responds to others' priorities regarding safety, physical, psychological and social needs. The professional nurse exhibits understanding of basic human needs by demonstrating attention to emotional, social, and self-esteem needs; regular assessment and maintenance of comfort; knowledge of basic physiology and pathophysiology; knowledge of human emotions during health and illness; knowledge of human development across the life span; and knowledge of pain and suffering, pain interventions and pain comfort/theories.
Provides Safe Patient Care as evidenced by using barcode medication verification (BMV) during medication administrations, completing accurate documentation in the electronic health record, completing assessments accurately and in a timely manner, individualizing care plans specific to the needs of the patient, and providing consistent attention to airway, intake, elimination, sleep, rest, mobility and hygiene needs.
Human Respect - Honors worth of humans through unconditional acceptance as evidenced by handling of the body with care, demonstrating knowledge of patient rights and incorporating into daily practice, calling patients by their preferred name, and demonstrating use of eye contact and physical contact appropriately.
Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.