Surgical OR Nurse: Spine Care Expert

USMD Hospital At Arlington LP; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

USMD Hospital At Arlington LP is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the care delivery team. The RN will set standards for care quality, supervise and collaborate with physicians and staff, and provide patient-centered nursing care across the continuum of care.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited nursing degree, current Texas or Compact RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS certification. Spine experience of 2–4 years is preferred, with a focus on infection control, education, and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current RN Licensure, Texas or Compact is required.
• BLS and ACLS certification is required and must be completed upon hire.
• 2–4 years spine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality nursing care while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the competency validation form.
• Confirms patient identity via use of two patient identifiers and checks patient identification bracelet before procedures.
• Provides appropriate updates, instructions and patient education information to patient and family.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans for blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Communicates with peer and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences.
• Participates in the performance improvement process within the Hospital and department.
• Delivers nursing care to assigned group of patients including education directed towards identified knowledge deficits, treatment planning, pain management and discharge planning utilizing the nursing process.
• Anticipates deteriorating life sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action.
• Establishes a compassionate environment providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients, friends and families.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions
• Wears proper identification while on duty

Skills

Patient care

Infection control

Safety compliance

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

USMD Hospital At Arlington LP is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the care delivery team. The RN will set standards for care quality, supervise and collaborate with physicians and staff, and provide patient-centered nursing care across the continuum of care.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited nursing degree, current Texas or Compact RN licensure, and BLS/ACLS certification. Spine experience of 2–4 years is preferred, with a focus on infection control, education, and safety.