Job Details

We are searching for an Inpatient Registered Nurse in our Operating Room -- 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 Operating Room Nursing Experience Required