Surgery Registered Nurse Job Listing at Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso, TX (Job ID 01515-23233)

Description

Description

SHIFT: Days (rotating weekends)
SCHEDULE: Full-time

About Las Palmas Medical Center

 

Las Palmas Medical Center offers comprehensive services and special expertise in Emergency Room Medicine (Level III Trauma), Cardiology, Women's Services, Labor & Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care, Neuroscience, Pediatric care,  and Wound Care Management. Las Palmas Medical Center is also the only Kidney Transplant Center in the Region. Las Palmas Rehabilitation Hospital is a separate facility with newly renovated patient rooms, exercise equipment and cafeteria. The physicians, nurses and staff at our 325-bed facility are committed to caring for our community with compassionate, quality healthcare.

We are located on the Westside of El Paso, Texas close to the University of Texas El Paso campus. We provide exceptional patient care services to the El Paso and Fort Bliss communities, as well as Southern New Mexico and West Texas Regions. 

 

Benefits

We offer an excellent total compensation package, for various positions including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, and employee discount program. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.

 

*SIGN-ON BONUSES UP TO $10,000 FOR EXPERIENCED OR NURSES*

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Surgery Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for provision of direct nursing care as assigned by OR Charge nurse and/or OR Director and in accordance with established policies and procedures of Las Palmas Medical Center. In collaboration with the patient, the patient's family and other members of the health care team, the surgery RN assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and coordinates the surgical treatment plans. The surgery RN provides professional nursing care to the surgical patient utilizing the nursing process; collaborates and coordinates with other members of the surgical team including physicians to deliver quality health care immediately pre, intra and immediately post surgical procedure. Responsible for assuring that the surgical procedure is properly prepared for and assures quality care for the patient. The surgery RN is responsible for the facilitation, coordination and direction of the assigned surgical procedure. The surgery RN is responsible for the Development and maintenance of positive work relations with all internal and external customers.             ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Surgery RN:

• Demonstrates knowledge and application of the Intra-operative nursing process for patients of all ages, assigned to his / her care.
• Monitors and recognizes changes in the patient's behavioral and physiological status, during pre-intra and post operative phases of the procedure; takes appropriate action based on assessment and keeps Charge RN / OR Director appraised of situations as needed.
• Utilizes professional skills and judgment in accepting assignments and delivering care to all surgical patients assigned to his/her care.
• Assumes responsibility for the cases assigned to him/her and provides leadership and direction to other members of the healthcare team assigned to the case.
• Ascertains that all necessary supplies, instruments, and equipment are available in the room prior to the start of her/his assigned surgical case.
• Safeguards sterility of the surgical procedure by continuously monitoring the surgical technique of the healthcare team and the integrity of the sterile field.
• Assists with proper positioning of the surgical patient, by making sure that the correct padding and positioning devices are used correctly and in accordance to the patients size and surgical procedure.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate surgical equipment in a proficient and safe manner.
• Maintains responsibility for adherence to the department and facility policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and adherence of AORN and JCAHO standards.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills when interacting with all internal and external customers.
• Assists with other duties as assigned within scope and practice of licensure.

 

Qualifications

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS BCLS Texas or compact state Nursing License   REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Texas or compact state Nursing License   PREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Preferred two years of operating room experience or Two years of critical care experience.
• CNOR, ACLS/NALS/PALS desired

 

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