Job Location Gramercy - HOUSTON, TX 77025 Position Type Full Time Travel Percentage None Job Category Nurse
LOCATION: 2855 Gramercy St. Houston, TX 77025
Contributes to the organization by working in the pre-operative area and PACU. Acts as the advocate for the patient while in these areas. The RN assures that quality care is administered.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Policies
Performs according to compliance and other policies and procedures.
Must maintain current RN licensing. Failure to do so will result in RNs suspension, without pay, until such renewed license is on file with the facility.
Must maintain current basic CPR and ACLS certification.
Procedures
Pre-operatively
Conducts pre-op interview with patient via phone call.
Provides patient and family teaching regarding upcoming surgery.
Assess appropriate lab work and EKG, and acts on abnormal results.
On Day of Surgery
Identifies patient and assess patients chart for completeness and establish basic interventions for patient care:
Review patient history.
Records base line.
Assess patients physical status.
Check medications ordered, administered, and effects noted.
Establishes IV access.
Informs surgeon or anesthesiologist of change in patient status.
Provide emotional support for patient pre-operatively and post-operatively.
Assist, as needed, patient to operative suite.
Complete pre-operative records.
Post-operatively
Performs according to established post-operative guidelines, policies, and procedures in-effect at the HEA Surgery Center.
Communicates effectively, maintaining harmonious interpersonal relationships.
Assists with monitoring in O.R. for local cases.
General Responsibilities
Assist as needed, the Director of Nursing in improving teaching program for staff members.
Review all policies and procedures on a yearly basis.
Attend continuing education courses as required by state.
Provide a safe environment for treating surgical patients to prevent cross-infection.
Assist in providing in-service for all staff members in the following areas:
o Fire safety, with drills / Infection control / CPR / Medical education.
Assist in cleaning and preparation of pre-/post-op room, supplies, and equipment.
Assist in ordering supplies and equipment.
Participate in on-going quality assurance programs.
Communicate effectively, maintaining harmonious interpersonal relationships.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing / Assistant Administrator.
May be exposed to the following hazards:
Communicable Diseases
Chemicals
Steam
Pressurized Cylinders
Sharp Objects
Moving Parts of Equipment
Bloodborne Pathogens
We Proudly Offer:
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V
COMPETENCIES
EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED, Associates or Bachelors degree in Nursing
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES Current RN license to practice in the state of Texas; re-licensure requirements must be maintained and on-file with the facility.
EXPERIENCE Preoperative/ASC experience with at least one-year expertise in a PACU or critical care-related field (preferred).
Houston Eye Associates, the largest physician-owned ophthalmology clinic in the state of Texas, is a team of board-certified ophthalmologists and board-licensed optometrists with advanced fellowship and specialty training in the fields of ophthalmology and optometry. For over 50 years Houston Eye has been providing patients with the highest level of care at 18 locations in Greater Houston and surrounding neighborhoods.
Houston Eye Associates covers all areas of ophthalmological and optometric care, with treatment available in all specialties and for all ages. Specialties include LASIK & refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retina, oculoplastic, pediatric care, and more. Houston Eye Associates also has optical shops that specialize in vision correction with state-of-the-art ophthalmic lenses and the top custom contact lenses.
Our physicians are pioneers in new research and donate their time and skills to the Houston Eye Associates Foundation. The Houston Eye Associates Foundation is a non-profit foundation created by Houston Eye Associates to provide medical eye care services to those less fortunate by providing financial assistance for medical treatment and surgery of the eye.
Compassionate doctors you can trust for all your eye care needs.
