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Nurse Recruiter @ HCA Houston Healthcare | CPSP, CSSR, CDR
Sign-On Bonus & Relocation may be available
What you will do in this role
- Evaluate patients prior to surgery
- Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative processes
- Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
- Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policies
- Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
- Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and others
- Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
- Assess patient condition, monitor throughout shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
- Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures
What qualifications you will need
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start
- PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start
- Registered Nurse with an active license in the state of Texas or a compact license
- Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
- 1+ year of experience working in the Operating Room in an Acute Hospital setting
Position Details
- Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance for you to have predictability in your schedule
- Culture of mutual respect and collaboration among all surgical staff
- Continuous investment in equipment including surgical instruments, devices and patient positioning for you to do your best work with patient safety and workflow efficiency in the Operating Room
- Rounding with unit leaders, including charge nurses, to ensure your voice is heard on suggestions for patient care and surgical workflow improvement
- On-call is required during select non-business hours
Benefits
Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k), Paid maternity leave, Tuition assistance, Disability insurance, Student loan assistance.
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