Registered Nurse: Operating Room - San Antonio, TX - OR - Operating Room
Company: South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse: Operating Room - San Antonio, TXOperating Room
Registered Nurse
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Under the supervision of the OR Manager or the designated
representative and according to organizational structure, the
Operating Room Registered Nurse is responsible for providing
intra-operative patient care in accordance with sound nursing
judgment, regulatory and accreditation standards, and the
facility's mission, vision, and values. - The position must provide
direct and indirect patient care across the age continuum; and
utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning,
implementation, and evaluation according to policies and procedures
of the facility and out patient surgery center.
Administrative responsibilities include internal physician
marketing, cost awareness, and adherence to staffing schedule. -
Supervises other Registered Nurses as requested, and directs
ancillary staff in the operating room and central processing. -
Responsible to assist with administrative tasks related to Risk
Management, Infection Control, Performance Improvement, and
Clinical Recruitment/Retention. - In conjunction with the nursing
leadership, the OR Nurse may assist with development and
implementation of policies and procedures, which assure that cost
effective, safe and high quality of care, is implemented.
Projects a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining
the confidentiality of patients, coworkers, and facility
information and adhering to the HIPAA policy. - Reports, in good
faith, any known or suspected activity that appears to violate
laws, rules, regulations or the SP Code of Conduct. - Fulfills
annual continuing education requirements.
Personal attributes include the ability to be self-directed;
demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and receptiveness to
change; seeks guidance, direction, and assistance when needed. -
Works under stress and in situations that demand patience, stamina,
endurance, and tact while providing impeccable service. - Fosters
an attitude of teamwork and willingness to assist others and does
not refuse performing other job duties as requested. May also be
required to interchange from facility to Hospital Outpatient
Department as needed. - -Set's priorities, responds timely to
issues, which require a decision, and ensure desired results are
achieved by means of consistent follow through.
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Patient Population:
The patient population served by South Texas Spine & Surgical
Hospital is a minimum of 12 years and/or of adult stature to
geriatric patients requiring or seeking pain and/or surgical
intervention.
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Physical Requirements:
-May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds or up to 150 pounds with
assistance. - May be expected to push or pull 150-300 pounds with
assistance. - Work is of medium demand; walking or standing most of
the time while on duty. - Visual and auditory acuity and manual
dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. -
Optimal auditory acuity required. - Manual dexterity involving the
handling of equipment and instruments or armamentarium is essential
to performing assigned duties. - Physical conditions are clean,
neat and well lit. - May be subjected to unpleasant sights and
odors, stressful situations, limited radiation, hazardous
chemicals, or infectious diseases where judgment as to precautions
needed to be taken is essential. - Climate control and ambient
temperature variances may be experienced and required by patient
care and needs of the surgical team. - Hours of duty may be
irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirements of the
job.
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OSHA Exposure Classification:
-Job Category I. - Direct contact with blood or other body fluids
to which standard precautions apply. - Personal protective
equipment is made available and must be worn.
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Qualifications:
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Duties and Responsibilities:
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SERVICE
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QUALITY
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FINANCE
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Keywords: South Texas Spine & Surgical Hospital, San Antonio , Registered Nurse: Operating Room - San Antonio, TX - OR - Operating Room, Healthcare , San Antonio, Texas
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