OPERATING ROOM REGISTERED NURSE

We are looking for an energetic, caring and seasoned Operating Room Registered Nurse.

North Central Surgical Center is an elite, award winning, surgically-focused hospital that partners with the best staff and physicians.  Our Hospital performs over 11,000 procedures a year. You will work directly with the most elite physicians and play a key role in providing quality care for all of our patients and doctors.

NORTH CENTRAL SURGICAL CENTER INFORMATION:

1. Joint Commission Accredited & Top Performer Quality Award Winner
2. Texas Medical Foundation Quality Award Winner
3. Press Ganey Patient Experience Award Winner
4. Healthgrades Multi-Award Winner
5. Located in the prestigious NorthPark area of Dallas at Park Lane and Central Expressway (I-75). 
6. BaylorScott & White hospital affiliate and managed by USPI.

Required Skills

1. Degree in Nursing required.
2. CNOR preferred.
3. Formal training in customer service is preferred.
4. Current Texas RN License.
5. Minimum of three (2-3) years of recent experience in operating room circulation required.
6. BLS & ACLS required.  PALS to be obtained within six months of start date.
7. Knowledge of DSHS, CMS and Joint Commission requirements as appropriate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/HAZARDS

+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+ |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | Frequency | None | Some | Freq. | Very | | | | | | | | | | | | Freq. | +----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+ |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | Lifting > 50 |   | X |   |   | | lbs. | | | | | +----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+ |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | Lifting > 20 |   |   | X |   | | lbs. | | | | | +----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+ |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | Pushing > 50 |   |   | X |   | | lbs. | | | | | +----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+ |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | Pulling > 50 |   |   | X |   | | lbs. | | | | | +----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+ |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | Stooping, |   |   | X |   | | Kneeling | | | | | +----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+ |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | Crawl |   | X |   |   | +----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+ |   |   | X |   |   | | | | | | | | Climb |   | |   |   | +----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+ |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | Balance | X |   |   |   | +----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+

Some = 1 - 4 times/day or 10%  Freq. = 20 - 40 times/day or 33%

Very Freq. = 100 times/day or 56%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

(X) INSIDE [Specify major                                 HAZARDS:

working conditions]                                (X) Exposure to toxic/chemical/detergents

(  ) OUTSIDE [Specify major                              (X) Exposure to extreme conditions: hot/cold

working conditions]                                (  ) Exposure to dust/fumes/helicopter drafts

(X) Exposure to moving mechanical parts

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:                                  (X) Exposure to potential electrical shock

(X) Exposure to X-ray/electromagnetic                                                                                                 energy

(X) Manual Dexterity (eye-hand coordination)     (X) Exposure to high pitched noises

(X) Perform shift work                                       (X) Exposure to communicable diseases

(X) Maneuver weight of patients                         (X) Exposure to pathogen exposure

(X) Hear alarm/phone/tape recorder/equipment  (X) Exposure to risk exposure

(X) Walk 6 hours per day                                   (X) Use of latex gloves

(X) Reach above shoulder

(X) Repetitive arm/hand movements                  MENTAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

(X) Finger dexterity                                            (X) Manage stress appropriately

(X) On Call Work                                               (X) Handle multiple priorities

(X) Color vision                                                 (X) Works alone, occasionally

(X) Acuity - Near                                               (X) Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence

(X) Acuity - Far                                                 (X) Work in areas that are confined and/or      

(X) Depth perception                                              crowded

WORK POSITIONS (% OF TIME SPENT):

Sitting:           15%                    Standing:          30%                 Walking:  55%

Required Experience

1. Degree in Nursing required.
2. CNOR preferred.
3. Formal training in customer service is preferred.
4. Current Texas RN License.
5. Minimum of three (2-3) years of recent experience in operating room circulation required.
6. BLS & ACLS required.  PALS to be obtained within six months of start date.
7. Knowledge of DSHS, CMS and Joint Commission requirements as appropriate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/HAZARDS

+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+ |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | Frequency | None | Some | Freq. | Very | | | | | | | | | | | | Freq. | +----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+ |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | Lifting > 50 |   | X |   |   | | lbs. | | | | | +----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+ |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | Lifting > 20 |   |   | X |   | | lbs. | | | | | +----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+ |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | Pushing > 50 |   |   | X |   | | lbs. | | | | | +----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+ |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | Pulling > 50 |   |   | X |   | | lbs. | | | | | +----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+ |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | Stooping, |   |   | X |   | | Kneeling | | | | | +----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+ |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | Crawl |   | X |   |   | +----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+ |   |   | X |   |   | | | | | | | | Climb |   | |   |   | +----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+ |   |   |   |   |   | | | | | | | | Balance | X |   |   |   | +----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+----------------+

Some = 1 - 4 times/day or 10%  Freq. = 20 - 40 times/day or 33%

Very Freq. = 100 times/day or 56%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

(X) INSIDE [Specify major                                 HAZARDS:

working conditions]                                (X) Exposure to toxic/chemical/detergents

(  ) OUTSIDE [Specify major                              (X) Exposure to extreme conditions: hot/cold

working conditions]                                (  ) Exposure to dust/fumes/helicopter drafts

(X) Exposure to moving mechanical parts

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:                                  (X) Exposure to potential electrical shock

(X) Exposure to X-ray/electromagnetic                                                                                                 energy

(X) Manual Dexterity (eye-hand coordination)     (X) Exposure to high pitched noises

(X) Perform shift work                                       (X) Exposure to communicable diseases

(X) Maneuver weight of patients                         (X) Exposure to pathogen exposure

(X) Hear alarm/phone/tape recorder/equipment  (X) Exposure to risk exposure

(X) Walk 6 hours per day                                   (X) Use of latex gloves

(X) Reach above shoulder

(X) Repetitive arm/hand movements                  MENTAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

(X) Finger dexterity                                            (X) Manage stress appropriately

(X) On Call Work                                               (X) Handle multiple priorities

(X) Color vision                                                 (X) Works alone, occasionally

(X) Acuity - Near                                               (X) Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence

(X) Acuity - Far                                                 (X) Work in areas that are confined and/or      

(X) Depth perception                                              crowded

WORK POSITIONS (% OF TIME SPENT):

Sitting:           15%                    Standing:          30%                 Walking:  55%