Periop Resource Nurse - Days - Full-Time

At Houston Methodist the Perioperative Resource Nurse position is an Operating Room Nurse an experienced clinician serving as a clinical resource for hospital staff functioning at the Proficient level according to Benners model of clinical practice. This position acts as a liaison between ancillary departments vendors surgeons and Operating Room staff. Responsibilities for the Perioperative Resource Nurse position include coordinating unit education tailored training for specific procedures using specialty equipment associated instrumentation evaluation of direct costs and patient outcomes. This position assists management with the coordination of scheduling cases and assists with the overall growth of the perioperative program. The Perioperative Resource Nurse position provides patient care as an Operating Room Nurse as needed and to assist with providing breaks and lunches for staff. This position will assist with the standardization and efficiency of care for patients in the perioperative environment. The Perioperative Resource Nurse position models patientcentered care and assumes leadership responsibilities with high level contributions in direct patient interaction the perioperative unit and across the institution. Responsibilities for the Perioperative Resource Nurse position may also include serving as charge nurse leading unit and shared governance activities assessing perioperative needs related to practice and improvement opportunities coordinating unit education and serving as a clinical resource for both unit and hospital staff.

• RN Registered Nurse Texas State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure within 60 days OR
• RNTemp Registered Nurse Temporary State Licensure within 60 days AND
• BLS Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA) as defined by unit/service line AND
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA) as defined by unit/service line AND
• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation as defined by unit/service line AND
• CNOR Certified Operating Room Nurse (CCI) through National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC)

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluations.

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Demonstrates an effective community resource knowledge base and the judgment/ability to effectively select and coordinate available resources including referrals to regulatory agencies

• Demonstrates highly developed and strong clinical documentation and analytical skills

• Displays professionalism remains composed under stress and takes responsibility for delivering on personal and organizational commitments

• Able to work independently; possess organization/time management and prioritization skills

• Demonstrates sound clinical problem solving and critical thinking skills regarding the functionality of surgical instrumentation

• Acts as effective change agent

• Strong assessment organizational and problem solving skills as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components

• Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians interprofessional healthcare team and patients and their families.

• Uses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* Yes

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025 will be Houston Methodists ninth hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor the hospital will be equipped with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID many of them designed to make patient communication with physicians staff and families the very best and most effective in any health care facility. Even though the hospital wont be fully operational until 2025 we have several services and specialties opening in 2024.

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women minorities disabled persons and veterans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.