Registered Nurse, Operating Room

Townsen Memorial Hospital is looking for a Full- Time Operating Room Registered Nurse in Houston, Texas 77072. Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Texas required.

SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse, Operating Room is responsible for coordinating and providing nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. This position serves as the patient’s advocate and promotes safety throughout the intraoperative period. The Registered Nurse, Operating Room collaborates with the surgical team to maintain a safe and efficient operating room environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assess the patient and develop, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care.
• Review the medical record and verify patient identity, surgical consent, procedure, operative site, allergies, and required documentation.
• Prepare the operating room and confirm that required equipment, supplies, medications, implants, and blood products are available.
• Coordinate nursing care and activities within the assigned operating room.
• Participate in pre-procedure verification, surgical time-out, and sign-out processes.
• Position the patient safely and implement measures to prevent injury.
• Monitor the sterile field and initiate corrective action when contamination occurs.
• Perform and document surgical counts according to established procedures. Take appropriate action when count discrepancies occur.
• Verify and document medications, specimens, implants, equipment, and other items used during the procedure.
• Monitor the patient’s condition throughout the procedure. Communicate changes and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Anticipate the needs of the patient and surgical team. Respond appropriately to surgical and anesthesia-related emergencies.
• Complete required patient care documentation and provide an accurate handoff to the receiving care team.
• Direct and delegate patient care activities within each team member’s authorized scope of practice.
• Follow infection-prevention, patient-safety, regulatory, and facility requirements.
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, competencies, and continuing education.
• Perform other related tasks as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of perioperative and intraoperative nursing practices.
• Knowledge of the nursing process and patient care planning.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, infection prevention, and standard precautions.
• Knowledge of surgical safety practices, surgical counts, and specimen handling.
• Knowledge of medication administration and intravenous therapy.
• Skill in performing patient assessments and recognizing changes in patient condition.
• Skill in operating and monitoring perioperative equipment.
• Skill in responding to surgical and anesthesia-related emergencies.
• Skill in organizing priorities and coordinating operating room activities.
• Skill in communicating and collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to direct and delegate patient care activities appropriately.
• Ability to use electronic medical records and other required computer systems.
• Ability to perform the clinical competencies required for the position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
• Two (2) years of Intra-Operative Care experience
• Basic Life Support certified
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified or must be obtained within 60 days of employment
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified or must be obtained within 60 days of employment

BENEFITS:

• 3 Medical Plans
• 2 Dental Plans
• 2 Vision Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plan
• 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
• PTO + Holidays

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Townsen Memorial Health System

Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial, we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values.

Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other.

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.