Registered Nurse - Peri-Op Part Time

Tenet Healthcare Corporation
Sunnyvale, TX, United States
Part-time

JOB SUMMARYIndependently 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.

  • DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEssential Job Duties* Requires in-depth professional knowledge and practical / applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field* Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others;
  • demonstrates awareness of the industry, including regulatory, evolving customer demands.* Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience;
  • may lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements* Solves complex problems and takes a new perspective on existing solutions;
  • exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information* Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams;
  • works within broad guidelines and policies* Works independently, receives minimal guidance* Explains difficult or sensitive information;

works to build consensus* Oversees care delivered by patient care team; coordinates plan of care* Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations.

  • Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating patient care. Uses clinical judgment based on nursing skills acquired through formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence based guidelines to globally assess the patient's situation and through critical thinking and clinical decision making, develop an appropriate plan of care for the patient, with the aim of promoting comfort.
  • Provides education and facilitates learning for patients, families, and patient care team in a way that demonstrates a sensitivity to recognize, appreciate, and incorporate differences related to diversity* Collaborates with physicians, families and other healthcare professionals to assist in developing and implementing an appropriate plan of care in a way that promotes / encourages each person's contributions towards achieving the best patient outcomes.
  • Advocates for the patient, represents the concerns of the patient / family and identifies and assists in resolving ethical and clinical concerns* Accurately & thoroughly document all patient encounters.
  • Ensure that Patient Health Information (PHI) is protected and secured at all times.* Adhere to all infection prevention initiatives (i.

e., hand hygiene, proper disposal of waste, etc.)* Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs.

  • Will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgement and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidence based practice* Continuously inquire about the condition of the patient through the ongoing process of questioning and evaluating the situation and implements treatment changes, if necessary, through collaboration with the health care team, inclusive of the patient and family.
  • Maintains a body of knowledge and tools that allow the nurse to manage whatever environmental and system resources exist for the patient / family, within or across healthcare and non-healthcare systems.
  • PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS* Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment;
  • adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.* Use appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners;
  • interact with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one's intentions.* Meet patient and patient family needs;

take responsibility for a patient's safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; use appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.

  • Ensure that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; craft and implement service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
  • Deal effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.
  • Effectively manage one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.* Develop and use collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
  • Take prompt action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive.* Accomplish tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small;

showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.

Set high standards of performance for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks;

self-impose standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.* Assimilate and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.

  • Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
  • Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; compare data from different sources to draw conclusions; use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions;

take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS* Required : Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing* Preferred : Academic degree in nursing (Bachelors or Master's degree)* Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license.

  • Minimum of one (1) year work experience in the operating room.* Special training and or experience in surgical procedures.
  • Current AHA BLS Certification.* Current AHA ACLS Certification.* Current AHA PALS certification.LANGUAGE SKILLS* Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Additional languages preferred.SKILLS* Basic computer knowledge.2305049696
  • 12 hours ago
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