Cardiac Operating Room Nurse

Job Title & Specialty Area

• Cardiac
• Operating
• Room
• Nurse
• Department:
• CT
• Surgery
• Location:
• Dallas,
• TX
• Shift:
• Four 10 hour shift,
• M-F 6:30-17:00
• Job
• Type:
• On-Site
• Summary: Independently performs the functions of a registered nurse in direct patient care. Utilizes the nursing process in the delivery of developmentally appropriate care. Also works in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide a comprehensive plan of care to meet the patient/family needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care to pediatric and adult patients undergoing complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures.
• Prepare and maintain the operating room by ensuring all surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are readily available, properly sterilized, and functioning effectively.
• Uphold a sterile surgical environment while strictly adhering to infection prevention standards, patient safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, perfusionists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support efficient surgical workflow and achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient care, surgical procedures, medications administered, implants utilized, and equipment used throughout the operative process. WORK EXPERIENCE
• At least 1 year of Operating Room working experience is required --- Cardiology exp preferred EDUCATION
• Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience BSN required

• Licenses and certifications
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas required
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements required
• PALS/NRP/ACLS (Department specific requirements - see addendum) required *PACES certification within 6 months of hire required