Perioperative Care RN (Registered Nurse)

Summary
The Charge Nurse, Operating Room (OR) is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care provided at the facility. This role will be responsible for managing all services and nursing responsibilities during each shift by providing assistance and care for patients, supervising nursing staff, maintaining a safe working environment, and ensuring that all operational tasks are completed on time.

Essential Functions

Maintain operational flow of surgical cases

Assess and address physical and emotional needs of patients

Collaborate with Anesthesia regarding OR operational needs and work flow

Update patient medical records with services provided, health condition and response to treatments

Recognize changes in patients' condition and respond appropriately

Inform physicians of any changes in patients' progress, condition or medicinal needs

Detect any issues that could result in injuries or other difficulties for patients or staff members

Address patient complaints in a timely fashion to ensure patient satisfaction

Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies

Supervise surgical staff and delegate the shift's tasks and coordinate with physicians

Coordinate daily administrative duties, including schedules, surgical staff assignments, and patient care

Schedule staff and patients to ensure full coverage to provide safe and effective patient care

Ensure proper care supplies are on hand

Handle employee conflicts or concerns

Mentor and train new staff and provide support and guidance to all staff members

Coordinate with doctors and administrators to communicate any protocol changes to staff

Coordinate services with other patient care units and maintain communication

High level of familiarity with safety practices and procedures

Excellent leadership, organizational, written and verbal communication skills

Ability to handle stress and work shifts with sound judgment and attention to detail

Ability to provide guidance, instruction, and leadership to nursing and related patient care staff

Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards

Ability to coordinate quality assurance programs

Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures

Advanced knowledge and understanding of all protocols and procedures within specified care

Ability to administer a wide range of critical care drugs, with knowledge of indications, contraindications, and side effects

Experience with nursing care for Peri-Operative patients

Ability to operate vital sign monitors

Advanced assessment skills

Thorough understanding of nursing diagnosis

IV Therapy skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office and EMR systems

Education and Experience

Associates Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse in the State of Texas

Three (3) years of perioperative nursing experience.

One (1) year of nursing leadership experience

Basic Life Support certified

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified or must be obtained within sixty (60) days of hire

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified or must be obtained within sixty (60) days of hire

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