Overview

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care neuroscience oncology transplantation and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients visitors staff and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care research and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

Position Summary 

Oversees the perioperative department, directing patient appointments to maximize unit utilization, physician, and patient satisfaction. Implements and collects appropriate statistical data for use in operations and planning. Assumes overall responsibility for operations and productivity while maintaining a high degree of competency and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities: 

Expedites patient flow by coordinating efforts with Perioperative areasDemonstrates control and responsibility of staffing issues; may staff a room to cover for absent nursesActs as a role model in the application of standards and philosophy of nursing practiceResponsible for maintaining departmental logs and records. Keeps accurate list of equipment, status and locationMaintains records of equipment maintenance, promptly reports equipment break downs and follows up on the maintenance requestsEnsures that supplies are ordered in a cost effective wayTrains new employees. Reviews and audits chart documentation in the Surgical Information System, randomlyResolves immediate ancillary concerns; independently make quick decisions within departmental guidelinesAssumes the responsibility for hygiene and infection control and prevention for the safety and comfort of the patientCoordinates the development, implementation and expansion of learning opportunities/skills development for all the unit staff members. Identifies needs and Implements staff education activities for use of new equipment and/or technologies. Assesses and monitors staff competencies. Coordinates competency‐based validation of staff for unit specific proceduresProvides direction and guidance in the delivery of patient careProvides direct patient care in patient preparation, Procedure care, and post‐operative care while in the Perioperative Department as well as at the patient bedside

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

Education and Licensure: 

Associate’s DegreeRegistered Nurse (RN)

Minimum Experience: 

Five (5) years supervisory or charge nurse experience