OR RN Perioperative Registered Nurse Circulating RN

LOCATION: BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER, MARBLE FALLS TX DEPT: OPERATING ROOM

PRN DAYS Rural hospital providing multiple surgical specialties: General Surgery, Colon/Rectal Surgery, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Ophthalmology, Urology, ENT, Pain Management Dynamic small multi-specialty surgical services department. Our Surgical Services team excels in providing efficient and competent care by achieving 30-minutes or less complete room turn overs and by consistently maintaining On Time Starts at 98% or greater.

Staff, physician and patient satisfaction/engagement scores maintain above 96% in our department. Our diverse surgical team is composed of MD's, DO's, RNs, CSTs and Technicians. We foster a supportive and holistic approach to serving all of our specialties by every team member, not by a select few.

We want all members of the team to feel comfortable and well trained in our surgical services. We promote advancement and educational opportunities in addition to providing reimbursement for college tuition and specialty certification. Staff are involved and engaged through Unit Practice Councils and multi-disciplined committees throughout our facility.

Our facility Leadership are very supportive of staff involvement in making meaningful changes throughout the department. We are currently a day shift only department offering 8, 10 and 12 hour shifts. Our on-call coverage is one day per week and one weekend every 5th weekend.

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.

We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include: Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional. The RN uses the BSWH nursing model to coordinate patient care. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient and identifies nursing diagnoses.

The RN develops and implements an individualized care plan and evaluates the patient's response. The RN promotes safe passage for patients by using knowledge of patient needs. The RN helps patients transition through healthcare without preventable complications or delays.

The RN delegates interventions based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, patient condition, and employee competencies.

of the Role Clinical Judgment: Using clinical reasoning, conducts accurate assessments according to standards. Identifies and prioritizes patient and family needs. Develops, implements, and evaluates the nursing care plan.

Modifies plan to meet outcomes. Clinical Inquiry: Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, including nursing indicators. Helps evidence-based practice changes through research and learning.

Participates in quality improvement initiatives. Caring Practices: Creates an attentive, helpful, safe, and therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff. Develops therapeutic relationships with patients and families and maintains appropriate boundaries.

Manages fiery and physical pain to promote relief and healing and prevent unnecessary suffering. Response to Diversity: Recognizes and appreciates a patient's and family's unique differences. Incorporates culture, beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, status, age, and values into a care plan.

Advocacy and Moral Agency: Preserves and protects the confidentiality, autonomy, dignity, and rights of patients and families. Represents their concerns. Creates an individualized plan that reflects patient and family values and goals.

Identifies and helps resolve ethical and clinical concerns. Facilitation of Learning: Facilitates learning for patients, families, nursing staff, health care team, and community. Integrates education throughout care to help them make informed health care recommendations.

Includes health promotion and disease prevention. Assesses and documents learning needs and outcomes. Partnership: Works with colleagues and community to create and implement a care plan.

Open and attentive to all team members' unique contributions. Delegates tasks to appropriate staff and ensures timely follow-up. Systems Thinking: Uses strategies and resources for problem-solving for patients, family, and staff.

Recognizes limited resources and considers safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in planning and delivering patient care. Key Success Factors Knowledge and expertise of nursing and patient care standards and procedures. Know laws, rules, and regulations.

Comprehend standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies. Follow hospital and department/unit standards, protocols, policies, and procedures for nursing care in the assigned area. Knowledge of medical terminology, health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention and management.

Know About medications, common dosages, effects, and possible adverse reactions. Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights. Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Social skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies. Must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Observe changes in patients' medical conditions and communicate them to nursing staff and physicians/providers.

Provide age-specific, quality, patient-centered care through the nursing process and standards. Respect the diversity of human experience. Develop, evaluate, implement, and modify patient care plans as needed.

General computer skills include Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email. Belonging Statement We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification MAJOR - Nursing EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION Registered Nurse (RN) Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

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