Registered Nurse | Operating Room - United Surgical Partners International
Garland, TX
About the Job
Position Responsibilities:
- Determines data collection based on the patient's condition or needs as related to the proposed interventions
- Addresses the physiological, psychological, socio-cultural and spiritual needs/responses of the patient.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks and flexibility as job priorities change.
- Demonstrates a positive can do attitude
- Work is accurate and complete
- Demonstrates knowledge and follows AORN standards
- Functions as a team member
- Completes initial and annual competencies as required.
- Maintains licenses and certifications.
- Adheres to dress code, attendance punctuality, meal break and rest periods
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Attends required department and hospital meetings.
- Assumes responsibility for continuing education requirements
Qualifications
- Graduate of accredited school or professional nursing.
- Three (1) years experience in surgery.
- Current state RN License
- BLS, ACLS and PALS required
- CNOR preferred
- Critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients and families.
- Knowledgeable of hospital policies and procedures specific to the operating room.
- Clinically proficient in OR nursing skills, demonstrating knowledge of the developmental needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2years experience in surgery
- Experience in GI a plus
- Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and management of the surgical patient, demonstrating the ability to care for patients from infancy to geriatrics
- Understand principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions of the surgical patient
- Excellent teaching skills
- Excellent communicationand organizational skills
- Demonstrate strong professional and ethical behavior
- Strong customer service skills
- Possess basic knowledge of Performance Improvement ideology
Source : United Surgical Partners International