Charge Nurse (RN) - Surgery (OR) - FT Days
Location: Texas City, Texas
Description: USr Healthcare is in need of Charge Nurse (RN) - Surgery (OR) - FT Days right now, this job will be designated in Texas. More details about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Mainland Medical Center - Texas City, TX
Charge Nurse (RN) - Surgery (OR) - FT Days
Founded in 1952, Mainland Medical Center has been part of Galveston County for more th! an 55 years. Originally a 90-bed hospital, we have grown to a 223 bed acute care facility offering quality, compassionate care with state-of-the-art services. Our services include inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty services. Mainland Medical Center is part of the HCA Gulf Division, a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, emergency centers, cancer centers, and diagnostic imaging facilities. It offers a complete continuum of specialized health programs and services that meet the needs of Greater Houston and South Texas residents and businesses. Our growth is truly a reflection of the changing needs of our community, our patients and rapidly advancing medical technology. Our services include:
Breast Care Center
Cardiovascular Services
Center for Sleep Disorders
Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine
Emergency Services
Level II Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit
Occupational Health and Wellness!
Senior Mental Health
Women s Services
The Su! rgery Unit is a multi-disciplinary unit, located on the third floor, consisting of five operating rooms, a cystoscopy room and six recovery room beds designed and equipped for perioperative care or surgical patients. Pediatric to geriatric patients receive invasive procedures in the department. The operating room provides services for patients undergoing invasive procedures in the following specialties: general, gynecology, limited neurosurgery, ophthalmology, oralmaxillofacial, orthopedics, otolaryngology, peripheral vascular, plastics, thoracic, urology, and pain management surgeries. Lithotripspy equipment and services and Cell Saver services are provided through contractwhich are reviewed for quality and patient safety on an annual basis. Hours of operation are Mondays 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. (when cases are available) Monday through Friday 24-call staff available for emergencies.
Mainland Medical Center is currently looking for a Charge Nurse (RN) - Surgery (O! R) - FT Days.
Responsibilities:
Responsible and accountable for directing and facilitating the flow of patient care activities of a unit on an assigned shift.
Supports and assists with the development and actualization of the unit(s)' goals (strategic plan).
Coordinates and directs the unit(s)' patient care operations for an assigned shift.
Manages personnel effectively, and analyzes workload and skill requirements to meet patients' needs for an assigned shift.
Practices and promotes cost containment for unit(s) and patients.
Practices and promotes patient/family advocacy and assists with the maintenance of ethical practice.
Practices and promotes positive peer and guest relations.
Participates in and promotes quality improvement at the unit level.
Demonstrates a high level of productivity and dependability.
Assists with staff education and unit projects as appropriate.
Ensures that the department personnel follows! Hospital and Corporate policies and procedures, safety and infection c! ontrol practices.
Assures that the department follows guidelines for varies accrediting agencies such as state and federal regulatory agencies and TJC requirements by attending all required in-services pertaining to such guidelines.
Adheres to and complies with the HCA Code of Conduct as part of our Ethics and Compliance program. Attends annual training sessions.
Qualifications:
At least one year experience as a Staff RN for Med/Surg units and one year additional experience in the specialty units, i.e., ICU/CCU.
Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
Licensed as an RN in the State of Texas.
Education requirements appropriate for meeting age-specific needs of the patients in the Emergency Room
Medication test score of 80% or better.
Participation in Charge Nurse Workshop.
Participation in EKG Rhythm Recognition Workshop or exemption by passing post test with a grade of >80%.
Current BLS, NVCI and ACLS (Inpatient U! nit only)
Current BLS, ACLS and PALS
To LEARN MORE about this position please contact Carey Holder.
Carey Holder
Clinical Recruiter
Carey.Holder@hcahealthcare.com
O: 409.938.5756
F: 409.938.5595
6801 Emmett F Lowry Expressway, Texas City, Texas 77591
I look forward to hearing from you!
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