Registered Nurse (RN) - WC Operating Room
On-siteKaty, Texas, United States
Katy, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeBachelors DegreeHEALTHCARELarge
Full TimeBachelors DegreeLargeHEALTHCARE
Job Summary
Assess, plan, educate, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate care for patients undergoing surgery before, during, and after procedures. Collaborate with surgeons and healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety while re-prioritizing care plans based on changing conditions. Document assessments, anticipate potential problems, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds to maintain a safe, family-centered environment. Requires 1-year OR experience, RN license, and CPR certification. Candidates must demonstrate strong critical thinking, communication skills, and willingness to engage in performance improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- 1-year specific Operating Room experience
- 9 months experience in nursing (minimum)
- RN License by Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse License Compact
- CPR – Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, Associate's degree, or technical diploma in nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement or an Associate's degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license required or must be currently enrolled in a nursing bridge program working toward an MSN with a verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement
- knowledge of unit-specific equipment
- knowledge of the nursing process
- critical thinking skills
- PALS
- interdisciplinary collaboration
- Respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards
Desired Qualifications
- positive and appropriate interpersonal skills
- good time and resource management skills
- flexibility
- strong oral and written communication skills
- ability to demonstrate positive and appropriate interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates willingness and ability to acquire new knowledge and utilize new skills needed to improve individual, team, and organizational performance
- Assess patient family learning needs capabilities, preferences, and readiness to learn prior to teaching
- Demonstrates positive and effective interpersonal skills when dealing with patients/families, visitors, peers, and other health care team members
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