Registered Nurse / RN Pre-Op

UT Health East Texas•Tyler, TX

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Join UT Health Tyler as a day-shift, full-time Pre-Op Registered Nurse in Tyler, Texas. The Registered Nurse is a professional caregiver who uses the nursing process to provide and direct patient care for a group of patients during a designated time frame. UT Health Tyler is the system’s flagship hospital, serving hundreds of thousands of people annually. It specializes in advanced acute care and includes a Level I trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program, and a Level III NICU. Its medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups. The organization describes its culture as people-first and highlights career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, wellness and financial well-being resources, paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, a supportive and inclusive culture, and advanced technology to support patient care.

Requirements

Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN).
Maintain a current Texas RN License.
Obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.
Be certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
Obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 90 days of hire.
Complete a trauma certification course (TNCC, ATLS, or TCAR) within one year of hire.
Thorough knowledge of airway management and rescue methods.
Knowledge of Pediatric/Adult Phase 1 and Phase 2.
Maintain knowledge of ASPAN standards.