Under the direct supervision of the OR Coordinator and the OR Director, the RN is responsible for nursing activities related to the care of the patient experiencing an operative or other invasive procedure. The RN is a resource person and provides guidance to non-licensed personnel.  The RN can expect to care for adult patients, including the older adult through geriatric and some pediatric patients.  The attached criteria based performance evaluation provides a specific set of standards as they relate to age specific competency.

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Required Skills Required Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of two (2) previous OR experience preferred.
• Current Texas Nursing License.
• Current CPR, ACLS certified. and PALS preferred
• Possess the ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients, families, physicians, and employees.
• Knowledgeable of hospital policies and procedures specific to operating room nurse.
• Clinically proficient in operating room nursing skills, demonstrating knowledge of the developmental needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.