Responsibilities

The Perioperative RN is responsible for managing the care of the pediatric and adult patient requiring a surgical procedure.  The Perioperative RN is a professional nurse who is directly or indirectly responsible for delivering total nursing care to the perioperative patient during various phases of the perioperative stay. The Perioperative RN participates in the clinical assessment, planning for care, implantation of appropriate nursing techniques and evaluation of nursing interventions.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 1 year previous Perioperative RN experience preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse. Certified in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association. ACLS within 6 months of employment. PALS/ENPC preferred.

ABOUT OAKBEND:

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.