RN Operating Room

Overview

Fulltime – Shift TBD. Our team is training in each of our 13 different specialties (robotics, ortho, spine, neuro, cv, general/bariatrics, gyn, plastics, surgical oncology, urology, ENT, transplant). We provide additional training for our neuro and cardiac teams. We do a variety of open, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures in multiple service lines, including laser and microscope procedures. Baylor Scott & White Temple operates 33 operating rooms, 3 hybrid rooms for neurovascular and vascular procedures, 4 Davinci robots, 2 Mako robots, and 1 Ion.

We emphasize teamwork and collaboration among nursing staff, surgeons, residents and anesthesia to deliver excellent patient care.

Position:
Operating Room Nurse (RN)

Location:

Baylor Scott & White Temple

Job type:
Fulltime – Shift TBD

We are excited to have you be part of fascinating surgeries that are life-changing for some of our patients and to contribute to a strong team environment dedicated to a great surgical experience.

• The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse coordinates patient care using the BSWH nursing professional practice model.
• Assess patients, identify nursing diagnoses, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate patient responses.
• Promote safe patient passage by anticipating needs and minimizing preventable complications or delays.
• Delegate interventions to health care personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, patient condition, and staff competencies.
• Apply clinical judgment to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care; modify plans to achieve clinical outcomes.

• Clinical Judgment: conduct accurate assessments, identify and prioritize patient and family needs, and evaluate the nursing plan of care.
• Clinical Inquiry: participate in quality/performance improvement initiatives and support evidence-based practice changes.
• Caring Practices: provide a compassionate, safe and therapeutic environment; manage pain and promote comfort and healing.
• Response to Diversity: incorporate patient and family differences into individualized care plans.
• Advocacy and Moral Agency: protect patient confidentiality, autonomy and rights; address ethical concerns.
• Facilitation of Learning: educate patients, families and health care team across the continuum of care.
• Collaboration:
  
  work with team members to implement an integrated plan of care and ensure timely follow-up.
• Systems Thinking: utilize resources effectively, considering safety, effectiveness and efficiency.
• Professionalism: engage in governance, ongoing professional growth, and contribution to the professional development of peers.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an Accredited RN Program.
• Experience:
  
  2 Years of OR Nurse Experience Required.
• Certification/Licensing:
  Registered Nurse (RN);
  Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire/transfer).

• 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.