At Houston Methodist, the ASC OR Charge Registered Nurse (RN) position is a licensed staff nurse, an experienced clinician, functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's model of clinical practice. The ASC OR Charge RN position is responsible for providing professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records to achieve optimal patient outcomes while optimizing available resources, including surgical case management and perioperative patient care coordination. The ASC OR Charge RN position provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently, which may include patients with varied and complex needs. This position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate, coordinate, and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care. The ASC OR Charge RN position demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures, and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor and maintain patient rights. This position assumes leadership roles with progressive responsibility, including but not limited to making assignments, coordinating flow of the day, participating in or leading shared governance initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Two years nursing experience in an operating room environment
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required

• RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association

Preferred

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) and
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) and
• CNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse (CCI)

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.