Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room
About the role
Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in the Operating Room. The ideal candidate should have specific Operating Room RN experience and meet the minimum qualifications including a BSN, RN license, and 9 months of nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Performs and documents assessment of the patient/family including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental (age-appropriate), culture, spiritual, and environmental needs in an organized and systematic manner
- Analyzes situations, anticipates potential problems, and detects changes in patient status. Re-prioritizes and updates plan of care based on new information and changes to the patient’s condition; communicates this information to other health care team members and documents in the medical record
- Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and/or patient care conferences and documents in the medical record
- Auxists patients/family in implementing their role in the plan of care as appropriate
- Assesses 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
- Administers and documents medications and treatments in a timely manner
- Demonstrates willingness and ability to acquire new knowledge and utilize new skills needed to improve individual, team, and organizational performance
- Participate in unit performance improvement initiatives
Requirements
Specific Operating Room RN experience, minimum 9 months of nursing experience, BSN, RN license, Nurse License Compact, CPR – Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
Qualifications
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.
Skills
Positive interpersonal skills, ability to assess and educate patients, proficiency in medication administration, teamwork, adaptability, and strong communication skills.
Benefits
Compliance with occupational health and safety standards for respiratory fit testing.
Pay
Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Varies based on departmental needs.
About Us
Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus is Houston’s first community hospital designed, built, and equipped exclusively for children in one of the city’s most rapidly growing communities. Our hospital offers a wide range of services including a 24/7 pediatric emergency room, four operating rooms, 16-bed pediatric intensive care unit, 46 acute care beds, advanced imaging services, and more. Join our team of dedicated professionals and make a difference in the lives of children and families.