Registered Nurse- Surgery
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in the perioperative setting, using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. The nurse coordinates patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist and directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. The position works with other departments and coworkers to support continuity and quality of care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization. The nurse is accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The role also involves following regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures; participating in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services; and serving as a resource for other personnel as appropriate. Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital serving the Rio Grande Valley. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is available to qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
- Current PALS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
- Minimum of one year of previous perioperative experience or on-the-job training.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN).
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct and indirect patient care in the perioperative setting through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Coordinate patient care with the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
- Direct and guide the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
- Work with other departments to provide continuity of care and with coworkers to support quality patient care, efficient patient flow, and unit maintenance and organization.
- Adhere to regulations, standards, and hospital or unit policies and procedures.
- Participate in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings, and in-services.
- Act as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus available to qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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