Registered Nurse - Obstetrics and Gynecology Operating Room

About the role

The Inpatient OR Staff Nurse will work in the Pavilion for Women, a fast-paced setting supporting various obstetric, gynecological, and surgical services.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the collection of patient/family data
• Collections and documents vital signs, height/weight, and reason for visit
• Prepares patient for examination per site protocol
• Aids provider during treatments, examinations, and testing
• Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician
• Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record
• Provides patient/family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol
• Documents such education in the medical record
• Coordinates referrals
• Triage presenting patient complaints
• Verifies provider order and patient
• Collects and processes specimen according to manufacturer’s instructions and using proper technique
• Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or Associate degree in nursing/related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and a signed agreement
• Technical Diploma in Nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement
• Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required
• RN License – Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required
• 9 months of professional RN experience
• 3 years Operating Room experience preferred
• OBGYN/Robotics/daVINci Operating Room experience preferred

About Us

Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women is a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility offering a full continuum of high-quality, expert health care. It is connected to Texas Children’s Hospital via a two-story circular sky bridge to enhance patient care by providing physicians, staff, and patient families with rapid access to other pediatric subspecialists.