Registered Nurse Operating Room - Surgery General

CHRISTUS Health•Alamogordo, NM

About The Position

Demonstrates proficiency and independence in caring for patients and their families or significant others by applying and documenting the nursing process, including assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Consults with staff, physicians, and management on nursing problems and interpretation of hospital policies to help ensure patient needs are met. Continues learning new skills and maintaining clinical competency within the department to provide direct, safe patient care. The role supports the hospital and department mission and philosophy, follows applicable policies and procedures, and promotes a nursing philosophy of caring. The nurse serves as a patient advocate, involves family in care, respects confidentiality and cultural and religious beliefs, and is able to set aside personal values when caring for patients whose values differ. The position also includes effectively dealing with end-of-life decisions and code status.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
One year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred.
BLS required.
RN license in the state of employment required.
ACLS required.
PALS required.
Verbal CPI hire required.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
One year of experience in the related nursing specialty.
Ability to speak additional languages.

Responsibilities

Apply and document the nursing process, including assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Provide direct and safe patient care while maintaining clinical competency and learning new skills.
Consult with staff, physicians, and management about nursing problems and the interpretation of hospital policies.
Meet applicable OneCHRISTUS competencies for Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Promote positive public relations by presenting professionally and assisting with community service programs as requested.
Problem-solve patient and family issues and communicate effectively with people of varying ages and cultures.
Maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, department staff, and physicians; demonstrate teamwork and a positive attitude.
Follow the five rights of medication administration and use time efficiently.
Ask others for assistance or information when needed.
Support the hospital and department mission and philosophy, and comply with policies and procedures.
Act as a patient advocate, include family in care, respect confidentiality and patients' cultural and religious beliefs, and address end-of-life decisions and code status effectively.
Work assigned shifts reliably and remain accountable for actions, behaviors, and decisions.
Use the chain of command appropriately to resolve issues and explain the departmental chain of command.
Participate in hospital and department quality activities as required.
Adhere to organizational and departmental customer service standards and access policies and procedures through the Intranet as necessary.
Participate in annual legal compliance training and the departmental Legal Compliance plan; explain the purpose of the Legal Compliance Hotline and use it when indicated.
Attend orientation or re-orientation and complete annual department competencies.
Answer the telephone as assigned, route calls, and take messages appropriately.