Austin Regional Clinic: ARC·Round Rock, Texas
The Peri-Operative Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care and supervises patient care within the operating room. They are responsible for managing equipment, supplies, and personnel to ensure efficient surgical case management and patient safety.
Austin Regional Clinic has been voted a top Central Texas employer by our employees for over 15 years! We are one of central Texas’ largest professional medical groups with 35+ locations and we are continuing to grow. We offer the following benefits to eligible team members: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, 401(k), EAP, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Child Care Assistance, Health & Fitness, Sick Child Care Assistance, Development and more. For additional information visit https://www.austinregionalclinic.com/careers/ [https://www.austinregionalclinic.com/careers/]
The Peri-Operative (OR) Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in compliance with, but not limited to, recognized Standards of Practice and State Practice Act Standards, and organization protocols, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Supervises and directs patient care in a single operating room. Carries out all duties while maintaining compliance and confidentiality and promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization.
Essential functions
Responsible for all activities associated with the delivery of quality nursing practices and duties assigned to this role.
Assess patient and family needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients.
Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel to provide effective and efficient case management.
Considers cost containment by using supplies economically and in effective turnover time.
Prepares the operating room according to requirements of patient/procedure to be performed.
Implements plan of care safely and effectively and provides safe environment, including, but not limited to:
Positioning patient safely, padding bony prominences and ensuring respiratory and circulatory protection.
Ensuring correct prepping and draping procedures.
Conducting “time out” process prior to incision to ensure correct patient, correct procedures and correct surgical site.
Ensures asepsis during all procedures. Opens and presents sterile items to sterile field aseptically; ensures supplies are not expired.
Accounts for all sponges, needles, sharps, during and after the procedures and documents appropriately.
Promotes positive communication with all team members.
Anticipates needs of surgical team and assists anesthesia personnel by supporting patient during administration of anesthesia.
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, center/service safely, and specific job-related hazards.
Follows the center exposure control plans for blood borne and airborne pathogens.
Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the center, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Adheres to all company policies, including but not limited to OSHA, HIPAA, compliance, and Code of Conduct.
Regular and dependable attendance.
Follows the core competencies set forth by the Company, which are available for review on ARC SharePoint.
Other duties and responsibilities
Performs selected duties as delegated by the DON or others in authority.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Two (2) or more years RN experience.
Certificate/License
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas required.
Current AHA approved Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card and current AHA approved Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card required.
Current AHA approved Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card preferred.
Required to maintain a current registered nursing license and CPR certifications during employment.
Monday through Friday on an as needed basis.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, graduation from an accredited nursing school, and at least two years of RN experience. Current Texas RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS certifications are required.
Market context
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