Operating Room Nurse Clinician III - Victory Lakes (Casual Appointment) OR exper

Minimum Qualifications: RN with two years of preferred clinical operating room, ICU, Cath Lab and other procedural areas RN experience. Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas. Current BLS required.

Job Summary: Competent Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Experienced nurses transferring into the operating room must complete the operating room specific Competency Based Orientation (CBO) tool satisfactorily within the 6-month probationary period. Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent and independent critical thinking decisions. Practice is problem focused and patient centered in the manner care is provided. Provides safe and competent intraoperative patient care. Actively acquire knowledge and skills specific to patients undergoing a surgical procedure. Practice strong patient advocacy role and diligence in the preoperative review of documents and verification of surgical procedure, site and other critical safety checks prior to surgery. Safely circulate in emergent and urgent surgical cases and collaborate with physicians and other members of the surgical team during surgical time outs and debriefing procedures. Enforces aseptic and sterile techniques to all aspects of patient care. Effectively and safely operate highly specialized OR equipment. Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for Nurse Clinician I or II. Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on the clinical unit. Provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Nursing Process and UTMB’s three domains for competency and advancement: Professional Practice, Professional Performance and Performance Improvement.

Essential Job Functions:

Validates specialized perioperative nursing knowledge

Indicates attainment of current perioperative nursing practice standards

Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans

Participate actively in our surgical time out and debriefing

Ensures that operating on correct patient and the correct procedure is being performed

Observes, checks and monitors all equipment used during surgery to confirm they are running smoothly

Assists in positioning, responding to comfort/safety of patient

Provides for accurate care, handling and documentation of surgical specimens

Support the surgical technologist during the case effectively

Performs surgical counts (Initial, Closing and Final) and reconcile incorrect counts per policy

Document accurately all surgical procedures, documentation, supplies and implants

Participate actively and support departmental initiatives related to patient safety, efficiency, cost containment, staff and physician satisfaction, and other projects mandated by the department

Observes and enforces strict standards of asepsis

Able to take call status and respond to the emergencies per policy, “stay days” and work long and unpredictable hours

Thrive and maintain collegiality and professionalism during high-stress situations

Actively invest and engage in improving or maintaining staff morale and satisfaction

Completes required specialty specific Competency Based Orientation (CBO) tools by the initial performance evaluation due date for placement in employee file

Actively participates in the initial and ongoing evaluation of competency using competency based orientation (CBO) tools and/or Competency and Clinical Advancement Program (CCAP) tools

Independently and competently assists with activities for assigned area embodying UTMB’s core values

Independently and competently assesses patients and identifies actual and potential nursing diagnoses/patient care needs

Competently plans and prioritizes culturally, age and specialty appropriate care for the identified patient group

Independently and competently delivers culturally, age and specialty appropriate nursing care to the identified patient group

Performs and reports point of care testing (POCT)

Provides and maintains a clean, safe environment and performs and/or assists others to perform proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures and infection control measures

Serves as a patient advocate; may require assistance in difficult situations

Develops and reports nursing plan of patient care and treatment

Utilizes nursing research and quality improvement to enhance evidence-based practice

Demonstrates acceptable productivity and practices cost containment for the practice and the patient

Competently and consistently completes accurate, concise and legible documentation on all patient, unit and hospital records including hands on care delivery and telephone patient related interactions

Competently utilizes electronic forms of communication and documentation

Implements effective patient/family teaching and accurately assesses readiness to learn

Identifies learning needs of self and others; sets challenging and realistic goals and develops learning opportunities to meet goals

Demonstrates compassion and understanding

Displays a professional verbal and non-verbal demeanor

Puts needs of others above his/her own through accountability, compassion, integrity and respect

Functions as an independent and supportive team member

Achieves the required UTMB Competency and Clinical Advancement (CCAP) points to achieve / maintain the NC III level

Completes the annual self-evaluation on time for competency and performance evaluation using CCAP tools

Meets periodic UTMB and unit specific compliance requirements for health screening, training, attendance, safety and CPR

Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure

Marginal or Periodic Job Functions:

Performs related duties as required

Salary Range: Salary to commensurate experience

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