Registered Nurse; RN- OPS; PRN Mid Shift

Position: Registered Nurse (RN)- OPS (PRN Mid Shift 1200-2030 as needed)
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We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas(R).Registered Nurse (RN)  OPS   Mid Shift  as needed      Departmental

Description:

Outpatient Surgery has identified its scope of care to include pre-anesthesia and post-anesthesia care and post procedural care; specifically to prepare the patient for surgery/procedure by assessing and evaluating the patients physical status via nursing assessment, by providing pre-operative or pre-procedure teaching/education, to assist the patient in returning to a safe physiological level after local, or local with sedation anesthesia, regional anesthesia, or completion of Phase I (PACU) care following general anesthesia, and to prepare the patient for discharge home.  

The American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses, Peri-Anesthesia Nursing Standards, Practice Recommendations, and Interpretive Statements provide the guidelines for patient care.  The Department of Anesthesiology provides medical direction and coverage with full time attending and resident physician staff and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) on a 24-hours a day, 7 days a week basis.  A multi-disciplinary approach to nursing care is utilized in all OPS areas.  

Therapies include pre-operative preparation specific to the individual patient, diagnosis, and operative procedure; post-operative observation and evaluation of hemodynamic stability, administration of oxygen and pulse oximetry; arterial/venous sheath monitoring and removal, and written discharge instructions for home care and follow-up care.  Anesthetic agents are not administered in the Outpatient Surgery Department.  Outpatient Surgery is open Monday through Friday  and is closed on holidays and weekends.  

A standby team exists for coverage of unexpected Saturday/holiday cases.

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 certification from American Heart Association  Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience   BSN required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire  CPAN/CAPA certification preferred

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.

Benefits:
* Resilience program  + Emotional  + Physical  + Spiritual  + Financial  + Career  + Community
* On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
* Discounted Pharmacy Cost
* Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
* Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
* PTO & Extended Illness
* Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
* And more at:

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards:  
** Vision:
** 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
* Magnet Designated
* 501 licensed beds
* 62 Site locations
* 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

UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards:
** Culture:
** Service is Our Passion
** Vision:
** The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare.
** Mission Statement:
** To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.
** Standards:
** Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP
* 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers
* Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers
* Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly
* Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates
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