Registered Nurse - Operating Room

1w1 week ago

Texas Children's Hospital

Houston, US · Full-time · $85,000 – $115,000

About this role

We are searching for an Inpatient Registered Nurse for our Operating Room -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide nursing care to patients by assessing, planning, educating, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate care. This incorporates family-centered principles and cost-effective care.

You will assist in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per site protocol. Collect and document vital signs, height/weight and reason for visit. Prepare patient for examination per site protocol and assist provider during treatments, examinations and testing.

Administer medication and immunizations as directed by physician per site protocol, documenting in the medical record. Provide patient/family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol and coordinate referrals. Triage presenting patient complaint per site protocol and verify provider order and patient.

Texas Children’s Hospital has led in patient care, education and research since 1954. It is consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas and among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Enjoy recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of the city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years.

Requirements

RN License from Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact
Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required
1 Year Professional Nursing Experience Required
Bachelor's degree in nursing
Associate degree in nursing/related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for RN license with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement
Technical Diploma in Nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement
Currently enrolled in a Nursing Bridge Program working toward an MSN with verified BSN-equivalency or signed agreement

Responsibilities

Assist in the collection of patient/family data including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per site protocol
Collect and document vital signs, height/weight and reason for visit
Prepare patient for examination per site protocol
Assist provider during treatments, examinations and testing as directed
Administer medication and immunizations as directed by physician per site protocol
Document administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record per site protocol
Provide patient/family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol
Coordinate referrals and triage presenting patient complaint per site protocol

Benefits

Consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas
Ranked among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
Recognized by Houston Business Journal as one of the city’s Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years
Part of comprehensive health care network with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties