Registered Nurse (RN) / Surgical Services / PRN

Summary:

A Surgical Registered Nurse is responsible for the nursing activities related to the care of the patient experiencing an operative or other invasive procedure. The Registered Nurse is a resource person and guides non-licensed personnel. The staff member can expect to care for adult patients, including the older adult through geriatric, and pediatric patients from 1 month through adolescence. The attached criteria-based performance evaluation provides a specific set of standards as they relate to age-specific competency.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum one year previous OR experience required
• Current Texas License as a Registered Nurse required
• BLS required
• Possess the ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to deal tactfully with patients, families, physicians, and employees.
• Knowledgeable of hospital policies and procedures specific to operating room nurses.
• Clinically proficient in operating room nursing skills, demonstrating knowledge of the developmental needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

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