Operating Room Nurse (RN)

Position Description

Provides nursing service to patients who are scheduled for surgery and during surgery in a Medical/Surgical Infirmary of a Correctional Facility hospital.

Department

RMF-Surgery

Major/Essential Functions

• Communicates patient data using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to support decision-making to improve patient care.
• Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.
• Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Oversee sterilization process of instruments.
• Orders supplies.
• Provides nursing care to the patient in the recovery room setting.
• Demonstrates Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Code blue procedures.

Occasional Duties

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an approved accredited school of nursing.
• License/Certification: Current license as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners or have the ability to transfer RN license to Texas.
• Experience: At least two years of specific operating room experience.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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