Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Zunch Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Zunch Staffing in Houston, TX is seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to provide perioperative care. The RN will perform assessments, assist with exams and treatment, educate patients, and maintain medical records while collaborating with physicians and the interprofessional team.

Requires a BSN or higher, Texas RN license (or temporary license with 90 days to obtain permanent), BLS, and at least 12 months of RN experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing.
• At least 12 months of registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment.
• Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license with the requirement to obtain a permanent license within 90 days
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• ANCC certification in an applicable specialty area (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care and conduct nursing assessments.
• Assist with exams, treatment, and maintaining medical records.
• Collaborate with physicians and interprofessional care team to coordinate care.
• Participate in or lead unit initiatives and support education for students or new staff.

Skills

English proficiency

Strong communication

Assessment skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independent judgment

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position:Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Houston, TX

Job Id:179

# of Openings:35

JOB SUMMARY:

Our client is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in operating room services. The RN IIB position is a licensed staff nurse who functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's clinical practice model. The successful candidate will provide professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conduct nursing assessments, assist with exams and treatment, educate patients, and maintain medical records. The RN IIB position requires the ability to provide direct patient care effectively and efficiently, including patients with varied and complex needs. The candidate will also collaborate with physicians and the interprofessional healthcare team to facilitate, coordinate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achieve desired treatment outcomes. The RN IIB position involves progressive responsibility and may include participating in or leading unit and shared governance initiatives, serving as charge nurse or preceptor to students or new employees, and contributing to service line or hospital-wide initiatives in partnership with management.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• At least 12 months of registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

• Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license with the requirement to obtain a permanent license within 90 days
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service line
• American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) recognized certification in an applicable specialty area (preferred)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Demonstrated skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, as determined through ongoing skills and competency assessments and performance evaluations
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language
• Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers in a customer service-focused manner
• Strong assessment, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team, and patients and their families
• Critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously
• Ability to maintain a level of professional contributions as defined in the Clinical Career Path program guide
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products, including Outlook

This job description is not exhaustive, and the employee may be required to perform other reasonably related business or job duties as assigned.