Registered Nurse OR PRN

Surgery Partners Careers•McKinney, TX

12d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse OR position provides perioperative nursing care in an acute-care operating room. The nurse assesses and cares for patients according to age-specific needs, coordinates clinical information and priorities, and communicates with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and other healthcare team members. Duties include preparing for procedures, reviewing records, supporting patient safety and comfort, administering and documenting medications, maintaining aseptic technique, assisting physicians and anesthesia personnel, and completing intraoperative documentation. The nurse also contributes to a professional team environment, follows facility policies, and operates equipment safely.

Requirements

At least an associate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Current, unencumbered Texas RN license.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications at the time of hire.
At least 2 years of OR experience in an acute-care facility.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing.
CNOR certification.
Previous OR experience in neuro-spine, spine, and orthopedic joint specialties.
Scrub experience or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Correlate clinical data with the patient's medical and nursing care and set priorities.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, coworkers, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Follow facility policies and procedures when providing patient care.
Direct and provide patient care in emergency situations.
Assess, treat, and care for individuals according to age-specific needs using a developmental perspective.
Demonstrate competence in designated OR Circulator patient-care skills.
Check the updated schedule each morning and prepare supplies and equipment.
Review the medical record.
Maintain patient normothermia, promote physical comfort, and provide emotional support and safety.
Administer and document medications as ordered by the physician.
Verify the surgical or procedure site with the patient, schedule, and History and Physical; verify or obtain the operative or procedure consent signature.
Provide instructions according to patient needs and complete nursing documentation for each operative procedure.
Assemble case supplies according to the schedule and preference cards.
Complete thorough and efficient preoperative patient interviews.
Practice and monitor aseptic techniques and ensure the surgical-site time-out process is completed.
Position patients appropriately for procedures, considering body alignment, circulation, and pressure points.
Apply electrosurgical return electrodes, tourniquets, and similar items according to physician preference and facility policies and procedures.
Ensure accuracy and documentation of sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
Label and care for specimens properly.
Provide and record intraoperative medications and obtain the physician's signature documenting administration.
Review and update physician preference cards.
Maintain working knowledge of sterilizers.
Assist physicians and anesthesia personnel as needed.
Provide emergency care according to physician and administrative policy.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Promote a positive, professional environment by interacting considerately, helpfully, and courteously and participating as a team member.
Resolve or diffuse conflict through appropriate communication; accept constructive feedback and offer suggestions professionally.
Maintain dress and appearance according to management-observed standards.
Operate equipment and machinery safely and follow procedures for reporting and correcting unsafe situations.