Operating Room/PACU Registered Nurse

7 days ago

Hondo, United States Medina Healthcare System Full time

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides nursing care services in accordance with the policies of MHS and directives of the medical staff.

Possess the ability to comprehend and follow written or verbal instruction or directions. Adheres to MHS

Standard Precaution policy and procedure. Performs other duties as requested by supervisor. Work with

supervisors, other department managers and medical staff in order to provide the best patient care

possible.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, assesses, directs and participates in the delivery of operating room nursing care.

Monitors cardiac rhythm, and evaluates and treats cardiac arrhythmias appropriately

Manages care of patient receiving intravenous drug therapy and monitors hemodynamic stability,

according to established procedure.

Assists with various surgical procedures including but not limited to: Cholecystectomy, appendectomy,

bowel resections, C-section, hysterectomy, D&C, hip fixation of fractures, ophthalmology, etc. with

understanding the pathophysiology involved.

Review physician's orders, laboratory requests, and reports to physician as needed.

Cares for surgical patients over the age of two (2) preoperatively including statement of surgical

procedure, IV care, fluid and electrolyte maintenance, monitoring adequate urine output, incisional

dressing, drains, NG tube, recovery from anesthesia, adequate ventilation, 02 therapy, vital signs and

signs and symptoms of complications and reports them to the physician in a timely manner.

Maintains proficiency in proper aseptic technique in the operating room and autoclaves instruments if

necessary. Demonstrates ability to recognize improperly functioning equipment.

Provides nursing measures to prevent any loss of skin integrity and maintains safety in the OR. Recognizes

emergency situations and institutes the established procedure for the specific situation.

Maintains accurate and timely operating room documentation.

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Provides psychosocial care to the patient and family including assessment of needs and provides nursing

interventions according to the policy and procedure.

Takes call for surgeries scheduled during off hours.

Cares for patients receiving minor procedures including endoscopies and pain management. Notes signs

and symptoms of complications and reports them to the physician in a timely manner. Completes

documentation in a timely manner.

Administers IV conscious sedation.

Evaluates the quality of nursing care in compliance with the established standards of nursing care.

Maintains positive and effective relationships with other departments and the Medical Staff.

Consults with physicians to resolve problems and to obtain and provide patient care input.

Maintains open communication and problem solving atmosphere with other departments to achieve

quality patient care.

Any other job duty as allowed by licensure.

Attends in-service training at the request of their Director, including hospital orientation and Annual Skills

Fair.

Will be preceptor to new hires as requested.

Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

Current Texas Registered Nurse Licensure. Bachelor of Science in Nursing. BLS required within 30 days of

hire; ACLS required within 90 days of hire; PALS required within 6 months of hire.

RN License to practice as a professional Registered Nurse in the State of Texas or Active Multi-State RN

Compact License, or GN Permit. (Employees with RN Compact Licensure are required to obtain Texas RN

License within 90 days of hire date.)

Prior work experience as a Registered Nurse in the Operating and Recovery Room preferred

Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and

department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served as applicable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

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