Registered Nurse (RN) – OR

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – OR
Job Location: Temple, TX 76502
Job Duration: 3 Months+ (Possibility of Extension)

Work Schedule: 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM, Monday–Friday (Call required)
Contract Type: Temp only (Must live outside of 50 mile radius)

Parking: Included
Interview Type: 1 round, phone
Certification/Degree Requirements: RN State License, ACLS & BLS (AHA)
Top Skills: Minimum 2 years CVOR RN experience, must be comfortable taking call
 
Job Summary:

• The Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional who uses the Client nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery by the healthcare team. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, and evaluates the patient's response.
• The RN promotes safe passage for patients by using knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients to transition through the healthcare encounter without preventable complications or delays. The RN delegates interventions to healthcare personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient's condition, and the competencies of the employee.
• This RN role covers hospital inpatient and outpatient departments with 24x7 staffing, including departments with on-call staffing during off shifts. Examples include GI Lab, Pain Management, Dialysis, Infusion Centers, and IV Services.

 
Essential Functions of the Role:
Clinical Judgment:

• Use clinical reasoning to conduct accurate clinical assessments according to practice standards.
• Identify and prioritize patient and family needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the nursing plan of care. Modify the plan to meet clinical outcomes.

Clinical Inquiry:

• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, including nursing sensitive indicators.
• Support evidence-based practice changes through research and experiential learning.
• Participate in quality/performance improvement initiatives.

Caring Practices:

• Create a compassionate, supportive, safe, and therapeutic environment for patients, families, and staff.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families, maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Manage emotional and physical pain to promote comfort, healing, and prevent unnecessary suffering.

Response to Diversity:

• Recognize and incorporate patient/family unique differences (culture, spiritual beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, values) into individualized care plans.

Advocacy and Moral Agency:

• Preserve patient confidentiality, autonomy, dignity, and rights.
• Create individualized plans reflecting patient and family values/goals.
• Identify and help resolve ethical and clinical concerns.

Facilitation of Learning:

• Facilitate learning for patients, families, nursing staff, healthcare team, and community.
• Integrate education throughout care continuum to support informed decisions on health and treatments.
• Assess and document learning needs and outcomes.

Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively and interdependently with colleagues and community to develop and implement integrated care plans.
• Delegate tasks and ensure timely follow-up.

Systems Thinking:

• Use strategies and resources for problem-solving for patients, family, and staff.
• Consider safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in care planning and delivery.

Professionalism:

• Improve nursing practice and work environment through shared governance and decision-making.
• Participate in staffing processes, set personal goals, and commit to ongoing professional growth (education, networking, certification, advanced degrees).
• Contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
• Demonstrate commitment to community service.

 
Key Success Factors:

• Knowledge of nursing and patient care standards, procedures, laws, regulations, and hospital/unit protocols.
• Understanding of medical terminology, health promotion, illness/disease management, medications, and possible adverse reactions.
• Familiarity with nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with diverse groups.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to observe changes in patient condition and communicate effectively with healthcare team.
• Ability to provide age-specific, quality, patient-centered care with sensitivity to diversity.
• General computer skills, including Microsoft Office, scheduling/payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.

 
Additional Information:

• This job description describes essential functions but is not exhaustive. Duties may be assigned or reassigned as needed.
• Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodation is required.
• Commitment to customer service, integrity, and teamwork is expected.