RN, Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse

Job Description

Location:

2855 Gramercy St. Houston, TX 77025

Contributes to the organization by working in the pre-operative area and PACU. Acts as the advocate for the patient while in these areas. The RN assures that quality care is administered.

Policies

• Performs according to compliance and other policies and procedures.
• Must maintain current RN licensing. Failure to do so will result in RN's suspension, without pay, until such renewed license is on file with the facility.
• Must maintain current basic CPR and ACLS certification.

Procedures

• Pre-operatively
  • Conducts pre‑op interview with patient via phone call.
  • Provides patient and family teaching regarding upcoming surgery.
  • Assesses appropriate lab work and EKG, and acts on abnormal results.
• On Day of Surgery
  • Identifies patient and assess patient chart for completeness and establish basic interventions for patient care.
  • Review patient history.
  • Records baseline.
  • Assess patient physical status.
  • Check medications ordered, administered, and effects noted.
  • Establishes IV access.
  • Informs surgeon or anesthesiologist of change in patient status.
  • Provide emotional support for patient pre‑operatively and post‑operatively.
  • Assist, as needed, patient to operative suite.
  • Complete pre‑operative records.
• Post‑operatively
  • Performs according to established post‑operative guidelines, policies, and procedures in‑effect at the HEA Surgery Center.
  • Communicates effectively, maintaining harmonious interpersonal relationships.
  • Assists with monitoring in O.R. for local cases.

• Assist as needed, the Director of Nursing in improving teaching program for staff members.
• Review all policies and procedures on a yearly basis.
• Attend continuing education courses as required by state.
• Provide a safe environment for treating surgical patients to prevent cross‑infection.
• Assist in providing in‑service for all staff members in the following areas:
  • Fire safety, with drills
  • Infection control
  • CPR
  • Medical education
• Assist in cleaning and preparation of pre‑/post‑op room, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist in ordering supplies and equipment.
• Participate in on‑going quality assurance programs.
• Communicates effectively, maintaining harmonious interpersonal relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing / Assistant Administrator.

• Communicable Diseases
• Chemicals
• Steam
• Pressurized Cylinders
• Sharp Objects
• Moving Parts of Equipment
• Bloodborne Pathogens

• Continuing Education including JCAHPO & ABOC
• Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Superior Benefits Package:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • 401(K)
  • Free Life Insurance & LTD
  • Eye Care Benefits & Optical Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V

• COMPETENCIES
• EDUCATION:
  
  High School Diploma or GED, Associates or Bachelors degree in Nursing
• CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
  Current RN license to practice in the state of Texas; re‑licensure requirements must be maintained and on‑file with the facility.
• EXPERIENCE:
  
  Preoperative/ASC experience with at least one‑year expertise in a PACU or critical care‑related field (preferred).