Operating Room Nurse Clinician III - Galveston

UTMB School of Health Professions; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking institution is seeking a competent RN to join their surgical team. This dynamic role emphasizes critical thinking and patient-centered care, requiring expertise in intraoperative procedures and emergency management. The ideal candidate will be skilled in aseptic techniques and patient advocacy, ensuring the highest standards of safety and care during surgical operations. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the health and well-being of patients undergoing surgical procedures. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must have RN license and 2 years of clinical experience in operating room or ICU.
• Knowledgeable in patient advocacy and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and competent intraoperative patient care.
• Collaborates with surgical team during procedures and ensures safety checks.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Critical Thinking

Intraoperative Patient Care

Aseptic Techniques

Emergency Management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

Operating Room Equipment

Job description

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

RN with two years of preferred clinical operating room, ICU, Cath Lab and other procedural areas RN experience. Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required.

JOB SUMMARY:

Competent Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent and independent critical thinking decisions. Practice is problem focused and patient centered in the manner care is provided. Provides safe and competent intraoperative patient care. Actively acquires knowledge and skills specific to patients undergoing a surgical procedure. Practices a strong patient advocacy role and diligence in the preoperative review of documents and verification of surgical procedure, site and other critical safety checks prior to surgery. Safely circulates in emergent and urgent surgical cases and collaborates with physicians and other members of the surgical team during surgical time outs and debriefing procedures. Enforces aseptic and sterile techniques to all aspects of patient care. Effectively and safely operates highly specialized OR equipment. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit. Provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Nursing Process and UTMB’s domains for competency and advancement: Professional Practice, Professional Performance and Association of Perioperative Nurses' (AORN) Standards. Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.

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