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Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Texas Children's Medical Center
Full-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States
Healthcare / Medical / Science / Research
Description

We are searching for an Operating Room Registered Nurse -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide nursing care to patients by assessing, planning, educating, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate care that incorporates family-centered principles and cost-effective care.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per site protocol 
  • Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight and reason for visit  
  • Prepares patient for examination per site protocol 
  • Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of site 
  • Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician per site protocol  
  • Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record per site protocol 
  • Provides patient/family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol 
  • Documents such education in the medical record 
  • Coordinates referrals  
  • Triages presenting patient complaint per site protocol  
  • Verifies provider order and patient per site protocol  
  • Collects and processes specimen according to manufacturer’s instructions and using proper technique  
  • Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families 
  • As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or one of the following:  
    • 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  
    • Must be currently enrolled in A Nursing Bridge Program working toward an MSN. 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  
  • 1 Year Professional Nursing Experience Required  
    • Operating Room experience strongly preferred