Registered Nurse - Fort Bend Surgery Center - OR - PRN

The Registered Nurse is one who plans, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates nursing care for patients whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are potentially compromised during operative or other invasive procedures. Although the RN works collaboratively with other perioperative professionals (e.g. Surgeons, anethesia professional, surgical technologists) to meet patient needs, the RN is accountable for the patient outcomes resulting from the nursing care provided during the operative or other invasive procedure. Using clinical knowledge, judgement, and clinical reasoning skills based on scientific principles, the RN plans and implements nursing care to address the physical, psychological, and spiritual responses of the patient having an operative or invasive procedure. Minimum Education Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred. Minimum Work Experience Two years of Perioperative services experience preferred or graduate of AORN Perioperative 101. Required Licenses/Certifications Current licensure in Texas as Registered Nurse. Certified through the American Heart Association in BLS. ACLS required within 6 months of hire. About OakBend OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations. #J-18808-Ljbffr OakBend Medical Center