Registered Nurse - Pre-Op/PACU (Full-Time)

Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required. Optimal auditory acuity required. Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties.

Physical conditions are clean, neat and well-lit. May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions needed to be taken is essential. Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced and required by patient care and needs of the surgical team.

Exposure to limited amounts of radiation, hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility. Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly extended due to the requirements of the daily surgical schedule.

OSHA Exposure Classification

Job Classification I. Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply. Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Ability

• Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U. S.

• Current RN licensure in the State of Texas

• Must have BLS and renew every 2 years prior to expiration.

• ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of employment or sooner if covering call or conscious sedation and renew both every 2 years prior to expiration.

• Ability to relate and work effectively with others

• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.

• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement.

• Previous PACU, ambulatory care, critical care or general nursing experience is preferred.

• Is aware of professional nursing standards and performs in accordance with them.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution

• Life Insurance

• PTO

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match

• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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