The Registered Nurse is one who plans, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates nursing care for patients whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are potentially compromised during operative or other invasive procedures. Although the RN works collaboratively with other perioperative professionals (e.g.: Surgeons, anesthesia professional, surgical technologists) to meet patient needs, the RN is accountable for the patient outcomes resulting from the nursing care provided during the operative or other invasive procedure. Using clinical knowledge, judgement, and clinical reasoning skills based on scientific principles, the RN plans and implements nursing care to address the physical, psychological, and spiritual responses of the patient having an operative or invasive procedure.

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

Two years of Perioperative services experience preferred or graduate of AORN Perioperative 101.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Current licensure in Texas as Registered Nurse. Certified though the American Heart Association in BLS. ACLS required within 6 months of hire.  PALS/ENPC preferred.

ABOUT US

OakBend Medical Center is the last remaining independent, nonprofit hospital in the Greater Houston area, providing exceptional service with its three hospital campuses, 5 ambulatory surgery centers, 20 physical therapy clinics and 22 nursing homes.

We distinguish ourselves among our healthcare peers by housing several unique programs and facilities including the area’s only no-wait emergency departments, hospital-based skilled nursing facility, advanced trauma program, acute care of the elderly (ACE) unit, geriatric psychiatric program, and permanent hospital-based air ambulance. We also have numerous programs designed to meet the needs of the community including advanced wound care services, a heart attack program, and a Gold Plus-rated stroke program.

For the past 70 years OakBend’s mission has been to provide exceptional, compassionate health care for our community, regardless of ability to pay. Our employees make a difference in patients’ lives by embracing the values of Excellence, Integrity, Ownership and Compassion.