RN - Operating Room Job at St. Josephs Medical Center in Houston

RN - Operating Room - FT and PRN positions available

JOB SUMMARY: Assist with diagnostic and/or interventional procedures or treatments. May be required to provide 24-hour coverage for emergency procedures as dictated by the on-call schedule. Demonstrates a working knowledge of all equipment used and documents all pertinent patient data accordingly. Demonstrates friendliness, helpfulness, and concern with patients and visitors. Provides
assistance to physicians in a helpful and timely manner. Maintains a cooperative relationship with co-workers and other hospital employees
according to the values of St. Joseph Medical Center.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Consistently supports and communicates the Mission, Vision, and Values of St. Joseph Medical Center. Upholds the Standards of Conduct and Corporate Compliance. Incorporates the patient's physiological, psychological, cultural, developmental and spiritual needs into the plan of care.
Consistently follows patient care, and facility guidelines and procedures in performance.
Directs support personnel in implementing patient's plan of care, provides supervision and guidance, and evaluates effectiveness of
the delegated tasks. Collaborates with inter and intraprofessional colleagues to ensure quality outcomes.
Completes annual education requirements. Maintains competency, as evidenced by completion of competency validation requirements.
Promotes of a culture of patient safety which results in the identification and reduction of unsafe practices.
Uses nursing process to provide all levels of patient care. Uses professional judgment and critical thinking to prepare, prioritize, and execute the patient's plan of care consistent with patient assessment data, physicians' treatment plans, and professional standards of care.
Implements measures to prevent exposure to infectious pathogens and communicable conditions. Prepares trays for use during procedures, utilizing sterile technique. Demonstrates knowledge of supplies needed for specific procedures performed. Performs surgical scrub and assists during
the procedure. Responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of physiologic parameters and patient safety. Provides 24-hour coverage for emergency procedures as indicated. Responds to emergency calls in a timely fashion. Able to perform any nursing function required during an emergency procedure. Prepares patient for procedure by starting I.V., placing electrodes, palpating appropriate pulses, administering medications as ordered by the physician, and providing physical and emotional support through teaching skills. Documents all pertinent patient data and communicates with nursing personnel from various floors to report changes in patients' condition and procedures performed.
Has a thorough knowledge of all accessory equipment utilized during procedure. Other duties as assigned.
Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments. Enhances the patient experience by fostering a positive relationship with customers. Contributes to improving HCAHPS results. Promotes stewardship of hospital resources while ensuring quality
patient care.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse accepted by Texas State Board of Nursing to engage in professional nursing.
Technical, clerical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills relevant to patient care/area.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
Other certification requirements as defined by the certification policy.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred:

Baccalaureate degree or progression to this degree
Medical/surgical nursing experience to include two to three years of experience in the specialty area
Cardiac Care experience
National Certification as recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
Bi or Multilingual