Lead Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse, Operating Room - Team Lead Robotics - Round Rock, TX

SHIFT: Full Time Days (rotating weekends)

Position Summary

They can also perform all duties of a surgical staff RN.

• Plans are specific nursing intervention for assigned patients.
• Completes age appropriate assessment of patient prior to admission to surgical suite.
• Initiates plan of care by proper preparation of patient for surgery.
• Provides patient teaching and emotional support for assigned patient.
• Assists with the care of the patient during anesthesia induction and/or prepares patient for local anesthesia.
• Demonstrates the ability to prevent patient injury.
• Performs correct surgical preps.
• Demonstrates mastery of representative cases and equipment used for all specialty area and has competent experience and knowledge base for all procedures.
• Accurately documents nursing care rendered.
• Assists in preparation for next day’s surgical event.
• Assures adequate and appropriate supplies, equipment and instrumentation are available for specialty services per shift according to established departmental standards and par levels.
• Responsible for restocking unused sterile supplies and equipment recognizing appropriate integrity of sterile supplies and equipment.
• Assists and cooperates with other team members in completing their assignments in a timely manner, includes but not limited to turnover of OR suites.
• Assists and oversee specialty tasks performed by Staff RN and Surgical Techs to assure the unit is provided with supplies, instruments and necessary equipment for specialty cases, within budget.
• Oversee the functions of the service specific equipment, including trouble shooting and training staff on proper usage of equipment.
• Responsible for updating staff on newly implemented ideas in the department and advising of process via email or posted notices
• Obtain preferences for service specific physicians regarding procedures and update preference cards
• Assist in any specialty areas to ensure all work is completed on time
• Responsible for staff training related to service specific procedures.
• Responsible for advance preparation of future procedure. Assures supplies and equipment have been ordered and communicate to nurse supervisor.
• Sets PAR levels of supplies and checks with levels on a weekly basis and notifies Material Coordinator of ordering needs.
• Participates in budget and inventory control; only opens essential supplies.
• Demonstrates competency for all surgical specialties and equipment.
• Takes appropriate action to prevent/manage accident in the area.
• Complies with Universal Protocol and National Patient Safety Goal.
• Maintains current professional growth through independent study and continuing education programs.
• Participates in performance/progress improvement activities.
• Completes annual competency checklists.
• Attends 80% of staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as delegated by management.

• Required: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, CNOR
• Preferred: BSN

• Required: Minimum of two years’ experience in the areas of specialization
• Must have Previous charge experience
• Neuro Experience Preferred

• Required: Licensed by Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners, current certification as BLS Healthcare provider, CNOR
• Preferred: ACLS

Compensation: Salary range based on experience. Sign on bonus up to $10K with a yr commitment and relocation assistance available up to $5K.