Description

About the Job

As part of the multidisciplinary team, this position is responsible for the care of surgical patients in the Ambulatory Surgery Center during the intraoperative phase.  A successful team member in this position is a team player, flexible with changes, a clear communicator, understands and assists with the roles of peers, and is able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Some Highlighted Responsibilities

• Management of patients from infant to 18 years old intraoperatively alongside surgical and anesthesia teams at the Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Ensuring the safety and advocacy of patients while under general anesthesia.
• Assisting the anesthesia team in the placement of monitors and actively present during the induction and emergence stages of anesthesia.
• Insertion of PIVs, typically under general anesthesia, but occasionally while awake in the older population.
• Performing surgical counts, distributing medications to the back tables, surgical prepping of patients, and monitoring team to ensure sterility as needed.
• Available during the case to obtain any needed equipment, medications, or supplies for the case for either surgical or anesthesia teams.
• Ability to chart quickly using EPIC intra-op

Shift: Full Time

Shift: Five 8 hour shifts: 6:45a-3:15p Monday - Friday

No weekends, No Holidays

Experience

2 years RN Operating Room Experience – BSN

5 years RN Operating Room Experience - ADN

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or

Associate of Nursing with 5 years OR experience

Licenses & certifications

• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required
• PALS is required within 6 months of hire

Children’s Health values the role each member of our team plays in helping us make life better for children. We employ more than 7,500 people and provide rewarding career opportunities that help them reach their highest potential.
We also hold Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence, we serve as the primary pediatric teaching facility for the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and we are widely recognized for delivering high quality care.
Children’s Health has also been named one of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare for nine consecutive years.
We invite you to learn more about Children’s Health.

Benefits
Children’s Health offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities for learning and career development. We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace, and our team members have a voice in their work through surveys and town halls.
We invite you to learn more about Children’s Health.