Head Nurse - Operating Room jobs in Texas

Head Nurse - Operating Room directs nursing service activities for assigned patients in the operating room. Delegates responsibilities to auxiliary and operating room staff nurses. Being a Head Nurse - Operating Room supervises preparation and maintenance of patient clinical records and writes reports on operating room staff performance and services rendered. Maintains pre-set inventory standards for solutions, supplies, medicines and equipment, and keeps track of narcotics. Additionally, Head Nurse - Operating Room requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a director. The Head Nurse - Operating Room manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Nurse - Operating Room typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Surgical Technologist - Main Operating Room
  • Main Operating Room - MD Anderson Cancer Center Careers
  • United States, TX FULL_TIME
  • Surgical Technologist opportunity in our Main Operating Room  

    Perioperative Services strives to be the safest perioperative environment in the world, to have the highest quality of perioperative outcomes, and to demonstrate the core values in our vision. Partnered with Anesthesiology and Critical Care, the Division of Nursing and the Division of Surgery, this multidisciplinary team performs more than 15,000 surgical cases each year in more than 30 operating rooms spanning the Main Building and Mays Clinic. 
    The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) and at least one year of recent surgical technologist experience. 
    KEY FUNCTIONS
    Accountability:  
    Utilizes time efficiently by completing assigned responsibilities. Checks with ANM or OR Schedule Coordinator for additional assignments when free. Practices safely by adhering to all standards, guidelines, policies & procedures and serving as a resource for others with regard to appropriate actions. Demonstrates integrity and accountability by addressing breaks in technique and unsafe conditions. Adds value to role by demonstrating flexibility and cross-training to other services outside of assigned quad. Organizes workflow (contributes to on-time surgery starts, works to turnover cases as efficiently as possible); appropriately allocates/uses and leads others to efficiently use resources (time, materials, supplies, equipment, personnel). Maintains stability in performance while under pressure and handles crisis and difficult situations without inappropriate emotionality. Puts away all supplies & equipment after case. Demonstrates knowledge of operational costs, participates in cost-saving strategies, and avoids wastes of supplies, resources. Completes annual self-appraisal and provides appropriate documentation. 
     Clinical Practice: 
    Demonstrates competency in performance of responsibilities during surgical procedures. Plans ahead for cases by ensuring appropriate resources are consulted for information. Prepares all supplies/equipment necessary for cases as indicated on preference cards and has available for procedure, but opens only if certain it will be needed. Assembles, inspects and connects equipment to ensure safe, clean and correct functioning (all pieces present, instrumentation clean, assembled correctly). Initiates patient safety measures (temperature of solutions/instruments, avoidance of pressure points on patient, instrumentation appropriate in size and nature to preserve integrity of tissues, etc.) and follows sponge, instrument, & sharps count policy & procedure. Checks with circulator for all medications, solutions, hemostatic agents delivered to the field; correctly labels and prepares according to policy/procedure, standards of care, and/or manufacturer’s instructions. Handles, labels and transports specimens safely according to policy and procedure. Handles and delivers prosthetics to the field in a way that maintains sterility and preserves integrity. 
    Teamwork: 
    Communicates within and among team members in a healthy, constructive way, avoiding participation in destructive behaviors that block team efforts. Values the contributions of all team members and publicly recognizes their efforts. Gains the trust of others by demonstrating consistency in practice of principles, values, and behavior as well as using good listening skills, expressing ideas clearly, promoting open communication. Communicates effectively with circulator to ensure care of patient and rhythm of case progresses. Scrubs, sets up, counts in a timely manner so that other team member roles are not impeded. Remains actively engaged in surgery, focused on operative field, and anticipates needs of surgeon without having to be coached or reminded. Improves personal performance by pursuing learning opportunities to broaden knowledge base and build depth/variety in clinical experience. Assesses own performance and actively seeks feedback related to clinical performance, interpersonal relationships, contributions to teamwork and participation in improvement efforts. 
    Education
    High school diploma or equivalent.

    Certification/Licensure 
    One of the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). New graduate must obtain and maintain certification by the 180th day after date of hire date. Employed to practice surgical technology in a health care facility prior to September 1, 2009. Completed appropriate training program for surgical technology in the military of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service.
    It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
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Registered Nurse / Operating Room
  • Cross Country Healthcare
  • Midland, TX FULL_TIME
  • Job Description As an operating room nurse (RN OR), you will manage the care of patients before, during, and after surgery. Working primarily within the operating suite, you will frequently be respons...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Operating Room Nurse FT
  • United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)
  • Boerne, TX FULL_TIME
  • USPI Surgery Center of Boerne is seeking a motivated Operating Room Nurse to join our team. Situated just north of San Antonio. We have 3 OR rooms and 2 Treatment rooms. We perform outpatient surgical...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Operating Room Nurse PRN
  • United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)
  • Round Rock, TX FULL_TIME
  • USPI Williamson Surgery Center is seeking a motivated Operating Room Nurse to join our team. We have 4 OR rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in ENT, General, Gastroenterology, Gynecology...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Operating Room Nurse FT
  • United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)
  • Round Rock, TX FULL_TIME
  • ***5K Sign-On Bonus*** USPI Williamson Surgery Center is an Ambulatory Surgery Center in Round Rock, Texas and is looking for an experienced operating room nurse to join our dynamic team of healthcare...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Operating Room Nurse FT
  • United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)
  • Katy, TX FULL_TIME
  • USPI Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Katy, is seeking a motivated Operating Room Nurse to join our team. Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Katy is a multi-specialty surgery center committed to producing...
  • 19 Days Ago

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RN Surgical unit
  • Portsmouth Regional Hospital
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • Description Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, emp...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Surgical Services OR
  • Hca Florida West Tampa Hospital
  • Brandon, FL
  • Description Introduction HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nur...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Surgical Svcs OR
  • Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
  • Sarasota, FL
  • Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) RN Surgical Svcs OR you want with your current em...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Surgical Svcs OR Eves
  • Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
  • Sarasota, FL
  • Description Introduction Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your applic...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Surgical Svcs OR
  • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
  • Sarasota, FL
  • Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) RN Surgical Svcs OR you want with your current em...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Surgical Svcs OR Eves
  • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
  • Sarasota, FL
  • Description Introduction Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your applic...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Surgical Svcs OR
  • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
  • Sarasota, FL
  • Description Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) RN Surgical Svcs OR you want with your current em...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN Surgical Svcs OR Eves
  • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
  • Sarasota, FL
  • Description Introduction Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your applic...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Head Nurse - Operating Room jobs
$102,044 to $138,453

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