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REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCE: 1) Currently licensed as an RN in the state of Texas required 2) BCLS, ACLS, PALS certification required 3) Call may be required 4) Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification preferred 5) Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the surgical setting preferred

Must have current licensure/certifications upon hire. New hires will have 60 days to obtain BCLS, ACLS and PALS certifications. New hires will not independently care for an adult patient without current ACLS & BCLS certification. New Hires will not independently care for a pediatric patient without current PALS & BCLS certification.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Perioperative RN develops an individualized care plan for the surgery patient. The Perioperative RN implements the plan of care by: protecting the patient from injury caused by chemical, electrical, laser, mechanical, and thermal sources and extraneous objects; performing accounting procedures to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items; performing interventions necessary to ensure that the patient’s procedure is performed on the correct site, side, and level; managing the patients specimens in the appropriate manner, communicating the patients current status to the appropriate parties throughout the continuum of care; administering medications safely and correctly; performing interventions to maintain the status of the patients genitourinary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, endocrine, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems and fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances at or above the baseline levels; performing interventions to ensure the patient is at or returned to normothermia at the conclusion of the immediate postoperative period; performing interventions to protect the patient from surgical site infection; assessing the knowledge level of the patient or designated support person; providing education regarding the expected psychosocial response, nutritional management, medication management, pain management, wound management, and expected responses to the operative or invasive procedure; actively involving the patient or designated support person in decisions affecting his or her perioperative plan of care and the rehabilitation process; protecting the patients’ rights, dignity and privacy; providing culturally and age-appropriate according to the Nurse Practice Act; documents nursing care accurately, completely and legibly, collaborates effectively with other disciplines as appropriate; participates in quality review and performance improvement projects; uses problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members; maintains required competencies, pursues professional growth and participates in a professional organization; acts as a patient advocate and maintains privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information. These responsibilities are met according to hospital policy, hospital mission statement and the philosophy of the Department of Nursing. Demonstrates knowledge base and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the condition and age of the patients served in the surgical setting. The nurse must demonstrate familiarity with the principles of growth and development throughout the life cycle. The nurse must be able to assimilate basic knowledge and patient related data to perform a comprehensive and age appropriate assessment. Basic computer skills

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Operationally the Perioperative RN reports to the Surgery Team Lead/Charge and Director of Surgical Services for general responsibilities. Administratively reports to the Director of Surgical Services and CCO.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physically demanding, high stress environment, must be able to lift 10-20lbs daily, standing and walking for extensive periods of time.

OSHA TASK CATEGORY ONE: There is an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills splashes during the performance of the job. Universal precautions must be observed and protective devices worn by the employee when performing those tasks likely to cause exposure.

Employment standards include current requirements as determined by Federal, State, and Wise Health System policy. Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
• ACC Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level IV Trauma Center

• Total Hip and Total Knee Center of Excellence

• Spine Center of Excellence

• Company paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Aflac: Accident and Critical Care w/ Cancer Protection Plans
• Short term disability insurance
• Retirement Plan with a percentage matching contribution
• Generous PTO offering
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250.00 per tax year