Surgical Nurse

Has primary responsibility for the nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of each assigned surgical patient. Plans, provides, and documents discharge planning, teaching, and educates patients, family, or others to attain optimal health and continuity of care. Assures that the plan of care is carried out in a safe environment through performance and supervision of subordinate personnel.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Texas. Contract nurse may work under a compact license.
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

TNCC, PALS & NRP preferred.

• Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the posi...