Registered Nurse / RN Athens General Surgery

UT Health East Texas•Tyler, TX

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, General Surgery Registered Nurse (RN), in Athens, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: UT Health East Texas Physicians has 90 primary and specialty care clinics and eight urgent care centers in communities across the region. Affiliated with The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, we provide top-tier education, innovative research, and residency programs training future medical leaders.

Requirements

ADN
Competence in ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and critical care medications that may or may not need to be titrated
Thorough knowledge of airway management and rescue methods
Pediatric/Adult Phase 1 and Phase 2
Current Texas RN License
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
ACLS
PALS required (within 90 days of hire)
Maintain knowledge of ASPAN Standards

Nice To Haves

PACU, ICU, ER, or other acceptable acute care experience

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who uses the nursing process to provide and direct patient care for a group of patients for a designated time frame.