Operating Room - Registered Nurse

Children's Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Caregiver leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Health in Plano is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse in the Operating Room to deliver developmentally appropriate perioperative care. You will work within the Perioperative department, performing nursing processes, and collaborating with a diverse health-care team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

The role requires at least 1 year of nursing experience, a BSN, and active Texas RN licensure with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• At least 1 year of relevant nursing experience.
• Active Texas RN license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prescribes, delegates and coordinates patient care with clinical judgment to develop an appropriate plan for the patient and family.
• Ensures patient safety, quality of care and adherence to patient rights and guest relations.
• Oversees care delivered by the patient care team and coordinates the plan of care.
• Provides education to patients, families, and the care team with sensitivity to diversity.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health professionals to implement an effective care plan.

Skills

Nursing process

Clinical judgment

Collaboration

Education

BSN

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Registered Nurse Operating Room

Department: Perioperative

Location: Plano

Shift: Mid shift, three 12 hour shift and call required (schedule and call will be discussed during the interview)

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

Independently performs the functions of a registered nurse in direct patient care. Utilizes the nursing process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care. Also works in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan of care to meet the patient/family needs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating patient care. Uses clinical judgment based on nursing skills acquired through formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence based guidelines to globally assess the patient's situation and through critical thinking and clinical decision making, develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient, with the aim of promoting comfort.
• Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations.
• Oversees care delivered by patient care team; coordinates plan of care.
• Provides education and facilitates learning for patients, families, and patient care team in a way that demonstrates a sensitivity to recognize, appreciate, and incorporate differences related to diversity.
• Collaborates with physicians, families and other healthcare professionals to assist in developing and implementing an appropriate plan of care in a way that promotes/encourages each person's contributions.

Work Experience

• At least 1 year of job-related experience is required

EDUCATION

• BSN

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse-1N-RN Essential Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas
• Basic Life Support-2R-BLS Essential Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)
• Caregiver Leave
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.