Registered Nurse Pre-Op
Company: Townsen Memorial Hospital
Location: Humble
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionTownsen Memorial Hospital is looking for a
full-time Registered Nurse to work in Pre-Op at our hospital in
Humble, TX! Responsible for admitting the patient to the clinical
area and providing nursing care to the pre-operative patient, as
well as, developing a nursing care plan specifically designed for
the individual patient. The staffing of the Hospital is based on a
teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical
areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal
ones as staffing and patient needs change.About Townsen
MemorialTownsen Memorial Hospital is a CIHQ-accredited surgical
hospital that also has multiple outpatient departments in the
Houston metropolitan area. Our services include inpatient and
outpatient surgeries, 24/7 emergency care, diagnostic imaging, and
more. With its state-of-the-art equipment at all facilities and six
operating rooms at the hospital, the Townsen Memorial Hospital
Group invest in patient-care. We have a busy and growing practice
seeking driven employees to join our team. Please visit our website
for additional information: townsenmemorialhospital.com ESSENTIAL
FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures the pre-operative area has a clean and therapeutic
environment for all patients at all times
- Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good
working order
- Admits the patient to the unit and prepares him/her for the
scheduled procedure
- Makes initial assessment and determines the nursing needs of
the patient, communicates additional discharge needs when
applicable (transportation, durable medical equipment)
- Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce
anxiety
- Identifies patient's physical and mental status
- Monitors the patient's medical condition and reports any
significant changes to the admitting physician or
anesthesiologist
- Reports any important health history facts to the operating
room nurse
- Gives patients and family members emotional support as
necessary
- Documents patient care delivered, accurately in the medical
record
- Implements doctor's orders in a timely and accurate manner
- Plans for routine events and anticipates/prevents and
manages/evaluate emergent situations
- Initiate patient education to ensure that both patient and
family, are educated on procedures and medications. Develop
individualized care plans based on each individual patient's
condition.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Nursing care for the pre-operative patient
- Operation of vital sign monitors
- Assessment skills
- A basic understanding of nursing diagnosis
- Principles of Standard Precautions
- IV TherapyMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Our facility is subject to the CMS vaccine mandate. You must be
fully vaccinated before you may begin employment with us. While our
company currently does not have a vaccine mandate, we're obligated
to enforce any applicable mandates under federal law.
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or
vocational school
- Registered Nurse (active and unencumbered license) in the State
of Texas
- BLS, PALS and ACLS (required)
- Previous pre-operative care experience (preferred)BENEFITS:We
are offering a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- PTO + Holidays
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Keywords: Townsen Memorial Hospital, Houston , Registered Nurse Pre-Op, Healthcare , Humble, Texas
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