Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

Conifer Health Solutions • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY Under minimal supervision, provides professional nursing care for patients ranging in age from newborn to geriatric, within the nurse’s competencies following established standards and practices. Supports the mission statement, policies and procedures of the Baptist Health System. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse or currently eligible for state board certification.
• REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): BLS - Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire. AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role for all Surgical Services areas. AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role for Post Anesthesia Care Unit for licensed staff that care for Pedi. This includes the following facilities: North Central Baptist, St. Lukes Baptist, Westover Hills Baptist and Resolute Baptist Hospital.

Nice To Haves

• PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Completion of peri-anesthesia or critical care internship/training course
• PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Surgery - CNOR Board eligible/certified Post Anesthesia-CPAN Board eligible/certified GI Lab –SGNA Board eligible/certified

Responsibilities

• Assesses, initiates and documents patient care based on initial assessment and reassessment through the continuum of care
• Identifies need for education of patient, family and/or significant other and provides education and discharge planning through individualized instruction, the use of written materials and/or other available resources.
• Assigns nursing care to licensed staff and delegates nursing care to unlicensed staff and coordinates flow of work
• Coordinates and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in the planning and management of patient care
• Maintains and promotes professional standards and development by participating in inservices, committees, and staff meetings
• Manages patient hand-offs internally and between departments; utilizes the standardized process and tools to accomplish efficient hand-offs.
• Provides every patient the defined standard of care (ie; core measures, SCIP, Universal Protocols)
• Facilitates patient throughput
• Serves as a role model for compassionate care and service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and “must haves”
• Recognizes changing patient condition and utilizes unit resources, chain of command and Rapid ResponseTeam (RRT) in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

What This Job Offers

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