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We are currently seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Hospital Outpatient Department team. As the OR RN Circulator, you will have responsibility for patient safety by designing, coordinating and delivering care to meet the needs of the surgical patient.
Job Responsibility
Performs in depth, systematic assessment of all assigned patients
Formulates collaborative and individualized plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes, using the nursing process
Implements, evaluates and documents patient care interventions and effectiveness in accordance with care plan
Prepare for and adapt procedures to meet individual needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
Ensure all documentation and consents are complete prior to surgery
Advocate for each patient’s safety
Follow standard policies and procedures for surgical/procedural interventions, adapting for surgeon and anesthesia provider preference
Ready and prepared for daily on time case starts
on time shift arrival and work attendance
Demonstrate compassion and caring for patients, their family members and surgical team members
Demonstrate knowledge of anesthetic drugs, actions and side effects
and knowledge of regional anesthetic techniques and moderate sedation
Demonstrate knowledge of location, care and operation of surgical equipment/instruments
Demonstrate competence in preparing and cleaning OR suites before and between cases and after terminal cases, based on patient infection classification
Position, prepare skin and prevent electrosurgical events during patient care in the operating room
Provide postsurgical patient hand-off report to RN in next unit of care
Recognize and respond to emergencies in the operating room suite
Available to take emergency Call during weekdays and on weekends as assigned
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
Minimum requirement is an Associate Degree in Nursing
Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Minimum one (1) year previous Operating Room experience required
Licensure: Current unrestricted Texas RN license
Life Support Certification: BLS through the American Heart Association
CNOR preferred
Critical thinking skills
Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients and families
Clinically proficient in OR nursing skills, demonstrating knowledge of the developmental needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
Able to lift, push, pull and stand without difficulty
Nice to have
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
CNOR certification
What we offer
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
Life and AD&D coverage
Availability of short- and long-term disability
Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
401(k) and access to retirement planning
Paid holidays and vacation
Work/Life Balance with daytime schedules, no weekends and nights, and no call
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