Registered Nurse - Operating Room Job Listing at UMC in Lubbock, TX (Job ID 18764)

Description

UMC's Mission, Vision and Standards Include:

Vision Statement: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country
Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow's healthcare professionals.
Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect

About UMC

• Regions first Magnet desginated Hospital
• 501 licensed beds
• Regions only Level I Trauma Center
• Regions only BICU
• DNV accredited
• Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC)
• Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly

Departmental Description

• The Operating Room at University Medical Center has 21 operating rooms. The first hybrid suite at UMC was opened in December 2015 and specializes in endovascular surgery.  The first robot was purchased for UMC in 2014, and close to 300 robotic surgeries are performed each year. In 2019, the OR purchased the first robot specifically for neurological surgeries.  In total, UMC OR performs around 16,000 cases per year and with over 250 employees, the OR is one of the largest departments at UMC. Nursing orientation for the OR is an extensive, 6 months, depending on previous experience, and produces highly skilled OR nurses. Our nurses are trained in all aspects of the perioperative phase and work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical technologists, and ancillary staff.

Job Summary:

• Registered professional nurse who assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy, providing and directing patient care for a group of patients. Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

• Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License
• Must maintain a current BLS & ACLS certification from American Heart Association
• BSN required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire
• CNOR Certification preferred

Orientation

• UMC Hospital Orientation & Nursing Orientation
• Unit specific orientation to be determined by the hiring department
• Orientation length is individually based and will be determined by Director
• Galen E-learning Curriculum Modules / Online Nursing Competency Validation
• Cerner electronic documentation training

 Incentives

• Sign on bonus and relocation assistance available (if applicable)
• Educational Reimbursement for pursing BSN/MSN after 90 days of employment (if applicable)
• Mentor program

Benefits

• Health Insurance with Low Deductibles, Low Premiums, and Comprehensive Coverage
• Dental and Vision 
• Paid Time Off (Sell Back Option of Unused PTO over 80 hours Twice a Year)
• 403b Retirement with up to 8% match with tenure
• Free Life Insurance

• Tax Saving Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and/or Dependent Care

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.