OR GI RN Surgery Center

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium coverage after 3 years

401(k) match 4-10% based on tenure

Paid parental leave

Caregiver leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Health in Dallas is seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse for the GI Surgery Center. This full-time, on-site role supports the Perioperative department and requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and Texas RN licensure.

You will deliver direct patient care, collaborate with physicians and multi-disciplinary teams, and document in EPIC while upholding safety and infection control standards. Pediatric OR experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas is required.
• BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association is required.
• At least 2 years of Operating Room RN experience is required.
• At least 2 years of Pediatric OR experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prescribe, delegate and coordinate patient care with clinical judgment.
• Ensure patient safety, rights and guest relations.
• Oversee care delivered by patient care team and coordinate the plan of care.
• Provide education to patients and families with cultural sensitivity.
• Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals to implement care plans.
• Document all patient encounters in EPIC.
• Maintain PHI privacy and infection prevention.
• Deliver care with teamwork and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Operating Room

Pediatric OR experience

Patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Operating Room GI Surgery Center Registered Nurse

Department: Perioperative

Location: Dallas Campus

Shift: Full Time

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 towards achieving the best patient outcomes.


• Advocates for the patient, represents the concerns of the patient/family and identifies and assists in resolving ethical and clinical concerns


• Accurately & thoroughly document all patient encounters in EPIC.


• Ensure that Patient Health Information (PHI) is protected and secured at all times.


• Adhere to all infection prevention initiatives (i.e., hand hygiene, proper disposal of waste, etc.)


• Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs.


• Will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgement and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidence based practice


• Continuously inquires about the condition of the patient through the ongoing process of questioning and evaluating the situation and implements treatment changes, if necessary, through collaboration with the health care team, inclusive of the patient and family.

Work Experience

How You’ll Be Successful:

• At least 2 years of Operating Room RN related experience Required


• At least 2 years job Pediatric Operating Room RN experience Preferred

EDUCATION

• Four-year Bachelor's degree in Nursing Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas Required


• BLS certification approved by the American Heart Association Required

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.