Staff Nurse - Inpatient

We are searching for an Inpatient Registered Nurse in our Operating Room - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide nursing care to patients by assessing, planning, educating, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate care that incorporates family-centered principles and cost-effective care. Think you’ve got what it takes? Job Duties & Responsibilities • Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per site protocol • Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight and reason for visit • Prepares patient for examination per site protocol • Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of site • Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician per site protocol • Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record per site protocol • Provides patient/family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol • Documents such education in the medical record • Coordinates referrals • Triages presenting patient complaint per site protocol • Verifies provider order and patient per site protocol • Collects and processes specimen according to manufacturer’s instructions and using proper technique • Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families • As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards. Skills & Requirements • Bachelor's degree in nursing or one of the following: • Associate degree in nursing/related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and a signed agreement • Technical Diploma in Nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement • Must be currently enrolled in A Nursing Bridge Program working toward an MSN. Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required. • RN License – Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact • Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required • 1 Year Professional Operating Room Nursing Experience Required