Registered Nurse - Operating Room

St. Josephs Medical Center•Houston, TX

58d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting with diagnostic and/or interventional procedures or treatments in an operating room setting. The position may require 24-hour coverage for emergency procedures based on the on-call schedule. The nurse will demonstrate a working knowledge of all equipment used and accurately document patient data. A key aspect of the role is to exhibit friendliness, helpfulness, and concern towards patients and visitors, and to provide timely and helpful assistance to physicians. Maintaining a cooperative relationship with co-workers and other hospital employees in accordance with St. Joseph Medical Center's values is essential.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse accepted by Texas State Board of Nursing to engage in professional nursing.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
Two years of Operating Room experience.
B.S., Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing.
Technical, clerical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills relevant to patient care/area.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

BSN or progression to this degree.
National Certification as recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Bi or Multilingual.

Responsibilities

Consistently supports and communicates the Mission, Vision, and Values of St. Joseph Medical Center.
Upholds the Standards of Conduct and Corporate Compliance.
Incorporates the patient's physiological, psychological, cultural, developmental and spiritual needs into the plan of care.
Consistently follows patient care, and facility guidelines and procedures in performance.
Directs support personnel in implementing patient's plan of care, provides supervision and guidance, and evaluates effectiveness of the delegated tasks.
Collaborates with inter intraprofessional colleagues to ensure quality outcomes.
Completes annual education requirements.
Maintains competency, as evidenced by completion of competency validation requirements.
Promotes of a culture of patient safety which results in the identification and reduction of unsafe practices.
Uses nursing process to provide all levels of patient care.
Uses professional judgment and critical thinking to prepare, prioritize, and execute the patient's plan of care consistent with patient assessment data, physicians' treatment plans, and professional standards of care.
Implements measures to prevent exposure to infectious pathogens and communicable conditions.
Prepares sterile products to be introduced to the sterile field, utilizing sterile technique.
Demonstrates knowledge of supplies needed for specific procedures performed.
Performs surgical scrub and assists during the procedure.
Responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of physiologic parameters and patient safety.
Performs hand hygiene to prevent transmission of microbes in support of patient safety.
Provides call coverage for emergency procedures after scheduled cases and during the weekend on a rotating basis, using self-scheduling, as needed.
Responds to emergency calls as prescribed by guidelines and or policies.
Able to perform nursing function as deemed competent during an emergency procedure.
Prepares patient for procedures by collaborating within an interdisciplinary team to provide physical and emotional support during safe patient care.
Documents all pertinent patient data and communicates with nursing personnel from various floors to report changes in patients' condition and procedures performed.
Has a thorough knowledge of all accessory equipment utilized during procedure.
Other duties as assigned.
Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments.
Enhances the patient experience by fostering a positive relationship with customers.
Contributes to improving HCAHPS results.
Promotes stewardship of hospital resources while ensuring quality patient care.