Operating Room Nurse (RN)

Company: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: September 19, 2024

Job Description:

Operating Room Nurse (RN)
Lubbock
37519BR

Position Description
Provides nursing service to patients who are scheduled for surgery and during surgery in a Medical/Surgical Infirmary of a Correctional Facility hospital.

Major/Essential Functions

• Communicates patient data using EMR to support decision-making to improve patient care.
• Assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents intervention in EMR.
• Prepares and operates necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Oversee sterilization process of instruments.
• Orders Supplies.
• Provides nursing care to the patient in the recovery room setting.
• Demonstrates PACU Code blue proceduresAbout Managed Care:
  Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do. You can learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website .
  This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the :
  • ONE TEAM: Unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our mission
  • KINDHEARTED: Exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude
  • INTEGRITY: Be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking
  • VISIONARY: Nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit
  • BEYOND SERVICE: Create and deliver positive defining momentsTake care of yourself and your family. Enjoy some of the best in the state of Texas:
    • Comprehensive Benefits Package
    • Training
    • Continuing Education
    • Loan Forgiveness Program
    • Retiree Insurance
    • Paid Leave
    • Leadership Program
    • State PensionIn addition to the base position compensation, we offer shift differential pay for night and weekend shifts:
      Registered Nurse Shift Differential:
      • Day Shift Employees: Earn an extra $4.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.
      • Night Shift Employees:
        • Earn an extra $4.00 per hour for shifts worked Monday through Friday.
        • Earn an extra $8.00 per hour for shifts worked on Saturday and Sunday.
          
          
          Required Qualifications
          
          • Education: Graduate from an approved accredited school of nursing.
          • License/Certification: Current license as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners or have the ability to transfer RN license to Texas.
          • Experience: At least two years of specific operating room experience.
            
            To apply, please visit:
            
            All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
            
            The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.
            
            
            
            
            
            
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