Perioperative Care RN (Registered Nurse)

Our client is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in operating room services. The RN IIB position is a licensed staff nurse who functions at the Competent to Proficient stage of Benner's clinical practice model. The successful candidate will provide professional nursing care to a diverse patient population, conduct nursing assessments, assist with exams and treatment, educate patients, and maintain medical records. The RN IIB position requires the ability to provide direct patient care effectively and efficiently, including patients with varied and complex needs. The candidate will also collaborate with physicians and the interprofessional healthcare team to facilitate, coordinate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achieve desired treatment outcomes. The RN IIB position involves progressive responsibility and may include participating in or leading unit and shared governance initiatives, serving as charge nurse or preceptor to students or new employees, and contributing to service line or hospital-wide initiatives in partnership with management.
Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing

At least 12 months of registered nurse experience in a healthcare environment

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Texas RN license or temporary TX RN license with the requirement to obtain a permanent license within 90 days
Other credentials and certifications as defined by unit/service line
American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) recognized certification in an applicable specialty area (preferred)
Demonstrated skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, as determined through ongoing skills and competency assessments and performance evaluations
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language
Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers in a customer service-focused manner
Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team, and patients and their families
Working knowledge of Microsoft products, including Outlook