Registered Nurse OR Full Time

Methodist McKinney Hospital•McKinney, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides perioperative nursing care in an operating room setting. The role includes assessing patient needs, preparing for procedures, supporting patients and families, carrying out clinical documentation and medication administration, maintaining aseptic practices, and assisting physicians and anesthesia personnel. The nurse is expected to follow facility policies, promote patient safety and comfort, communicate effectively, and contribute to a professional, collaborative environment.

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 members of the healthcare team.
Follow facility policies and procedures when providing patient care.
Direct and provide patient care during emergency situations.
Assess, treat, and care for individuals according to age-specific needs and a developmental perspective.
Demonstrate competence in designated OR Circulator skills and patient care duties.
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 for patients.
Administer and document medications as ordered by the physician.
Verify the surgical or procedure site with the patient, surgical schedule, and History and Physical.
Verify or obtain the patient's signature on the operative or procedure consent.
Provide instructions according to patient needs.
Complete nursing documentation for each operative procedure.
Assemble supplies for cases according to the schedule and preference cards.
Complete a thorough and efficient pre-operative patient interview.
Practice and monitor aseptic techniques.
Ensure the surgical-site time-out process is followed and completed.
Position patients appropriately for procedures, accounting for body alignment, circulation, and pressure points.
Apply electrosurgical return electrodes, tourniquets, and related equipment according to physician preferences and facility policies and procedures.
Ensure accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts and document them.
Properly label and care for specimens.
Provide and record intraoperative medications and obtain the physician's signature for their 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 assigned by management.
Promote a positive, professional facility environment by treating others 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's standards.
Operate equipment and machinery safely and follow procedures for reporting and correcting unsafe situations.