OR RN Pediatrics Children's

Baylor Scott & White Health•Temple, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a motivated Pediatric Operating Room Registered Nurse to join the surgical services team at McLane Children’s Hospital in Temple, Texas. The position serves infants, children, and adolescents across a range of surgical specialties in a five-room pediatric operating suite. As volumes grow and service lines expand, the RN will have the opportunity to develop specialized pediatric OR skills and contribute to the advancement of the surgical program, including potential growth in pediatric cardiac surgery, interventional radiology, cath lab services, and other advanced procedural offerings. The OR RN is a licensed professional who coordinates patient care using the BSWH nursing model and nursing process. The RN assesses patients, identifies nursing diagnoses, develops and implements individualized care plans, evaluates responses, promotes safe transitions through healthcare, and delegates interventions in accordance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act, patient condition, and staff competencies. The role involves providing age-specific, quality, patient-centered care; collaborating with patients, families, colleagues, and the wider healthcare team; and supporting learning, advocacy, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement. The position is full-time, day shift, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program, or two years of work experience above the minimum qualification.
Major in Nursing.
Two years of experience.
Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or obtain BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and hospital and department policies and protocols.
Knowledge of medical terminology, health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention and management, and medications, including common dosages, effects, and potential adverse reactions.
Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Social skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
General computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Nice To Haves

Operating room experience.
Procedural area experience, such as OR, GI, or Cath Lab.

Responsibilities

Assess patients, identify nursing diagnoses, and prioritize patient and family needs.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and modify individualized nursing care plans.
Promote safe patient passage through healthcare and help prevent avoidable complications or delays.
Delegate interventions and tasks in accordance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act, patient condition, and staff competencies, and ensure timely follow-up.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and participate in evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
Create a safe, therapeutic environment and develop appropriate therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Manage physical pain to promote relief and healing and prevent unnecessary suffering.
Recognize patient and family differences and incorporate culture, beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, status, age, and values into care plans.
Protect patient and family confidentiality, autonomy, dignity, and rights; represent their concerns and help resolve ethical and clinical concerns.
Facilitate learning for patients, families, nursing staff, the healthcare team, and the community; assess and document learning needs and outcomes.
Collaborate with colleagues and the community to create and implement care plans.
Use available strategies and resources to solve problems while considering safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Observe changes in patients’ medical conditions and communicate them to nursing staff and physicians or providers.