Registered Nurse, OR, PRN

General Summary of Duties Act as a patient advocate, providing continuity of care designed to meet individual patient needs through collaboration with other members of the healthcare team and supporting the philosophy, objectives, and goals of the facility. The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing the needs of individual patients including adult, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients. Requirements Current Texas RN license BLS certification ACLS certification or successful completion within 3 months of hire date At least 1 year OR experience (neuro‑spine, spine, and orthopedic joint) Organizational skills to function in a fast‑paced OR environment Scrub experience or willingness to learn Essential Functions Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status. Formulates a goal‑directed plan of care, prioritized based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. Implements care consistently to achieve desired patient outcomes through nursing processes. Establishes priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources. Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Demonstrates applied knowledge in medical/surgical patient care, pain assessment, pharmaceutical and anesthetic agents, laboratory values, safety, legal issues, and emergency equipment. Practices effective problem identification and resolution skills for sound decision‑making. Performs documentation duties on the floor and in patient records, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and conciseness. Works as part of a team in delivering patient care. Maintains BLS and ACLS certification as required. Attends mandatory in‑service training and staff meetings. Remains flexible, adaptive, and willing to implement new ideas and approaches. Treats all patients equally, adopting the hospital’s Patient Rights policy. Reviews and carries out physician orders professionally. Willingness to assist with other duties when asked. Physical Demands Must be able to sit, converse, and listen frequently; use hands for touch, handling, or manipulating objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis. Must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Surgery Partners, Inc