Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room/Surgery

Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Operating Room/Surgery setting practices independently and demonstrates a thorough understanding of all relevant aspects of patient care. This role involves providing routine and complex care, focusing on long-term goals and managing clinical contingencies effectively. The RN is responsible for making appropriate assignments and delegating tasks to other care providers to optimize patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Exhibit leadership skills by adhering to established competencies.
• Provide nursing care in accordance with the nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Address the complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and their families based on the level of nursing practice.
• Administer medications and treatments according to protocols, monitoring patients for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided accurately.
• Assess learning needs and deliver education to patients, their families, and caregivers; identify issues and available resources.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• BLS certification required (American Heart Association only).
• RN License in the state of Texas or a compact state license is required.

Work Schedule:

This position entails working 5 days a week for 8 hours each day, including a call requirement of one weekend per month, with approximately 7 days of on-call coverage expected each month.