Registered Nurse PreOp - PRN

Welcome to Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas, Irving, TX, where innovation, collaboration, and patient-centered care converge to create an exceptional workplace!

Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas is seeking a PreOp Registered Nurse to join our team!!!

PreOp Registered Nurse at Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas:

• Under the direct supervision of the Director of Pre-op/PACU, Manager, and the Charge Nurse, the nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patients' condition, providing patient safety comfort, and privacy at all times for Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas.

Why Choose Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas?

• A Powerhouse Collaboration: Our hospital is a joint venture between Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH), United Surgical Partners International (USPI), and dedicated local physicians. This partnership ensures a dynamic and enriching environment for both patients and staff.
• Serving North Texas: Covering the expansive North Texas region, we provide a wide range of medical and surgical services across 7 Operating Rooms, 12 private inpatient rooms, and a 3-bed Emergency Department.
• Expert Specializations: Our hospital is a hub for expertise, specializing in Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Spine, Urology, General Surgery, ENT, and more. Our diverse range of specialties offers you the opportunity to expand your skills and make a difference in patients' lives.
• A Legacy of Excellence : Established in 2003 as Irving Coppell Surgical Hospital, we've been serving the Dallas-Fort Worth communities for years. Our unwavering mission is to provide top-notch surgical care in a welcoming and safe environment - a place where we'd confidently treat our own families.
• Education & Compassionate Care: Our commitment to personalized health and wellness extends beyond medical procedures. We empower our staff to stay up to date on the latest advancements, treatments, and procedures, ensuring the best possible care for our patients and their families.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Experience the future of healthcare with our state-of-the-art facility equipped with advanced technology. From routine procedures to complex surgeries, we combine exceptional care with genuine compassion.

Join us at Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital Las Colinas and contribute to a legacy of excellence and innovation. Apply today to be a part of our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and their families. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Required Skills:

Education/License:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current TX Nursing License
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS

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Required Experience:

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Pre-Op/PACU and/or hospital setting

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delivers indirect and direct patient care according to established standards, taking into consideration the age and risk factors of the patient.
• Acts as a patient advocate in meeting his/her physical and psychological needs.
• Performs patient assessment and reassessment immediately upon admission and on a regular basis in accordance with standards of care with documentation of these assessments as a basis for planning each patient's care.
• Ensures that all nursing interventions and patients' responses are communicated to responsible practitioners as indicated and that all components of the nursing process are documented in accordance with standards of practice.
• Takes emergency call as assigned.
• Understand practices and ensures sterile technique.
• Integrates and coordinates care across settings and among disciplines.
• Implements physician's orders effectively and safely in accordance with standards of practice.
• Utilizes special precautions in the direct care and in the supervision of care provided to sedated patients.
• Provides appropriate information to nursing personnel regarding the patients' status on transfer.
• Documents all records according to established policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of the patient
• Demonstrates discretionary ability in establishing priority.
• Uses nursing judgment in decision-making
• Able to recognize and intervene in stressful situations and perform effectively in stressful situations to fulfill position responsibilities.

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