Peri-Operative Nurse - Full Time, Verhalen

Full Time History: Martin County Hospital District (MCHD) was organized in 1967 and has boundaries coterminous with Martin County, Texas. It is located in the heart of West Texas. Opened in 1949, the hospital was originally located near downtown Stanton. This facility served the community well for many years but was replaced with a state of the art 18 bed facility in 2012. The new facility is located on I20 and has been designated as a Critical Access Hospital. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES This professional staff person is responsible for performing assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating the care. The RN administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians and in keeping with the current clinical nursing practice. The RN is responsible for directing, monitoring and evaluating the care delegated to non-licensed personnel. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, the RN works collaboratively with the other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care. In addition, the RN performs a range of technical services in a cross-functional mode to comprehensively serve patient needs. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance. Requirements Licenses/Certificates: Must have a license to practice professional nursing by the Texas Board of Nursing or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact. Successful completion of AHA approved courses in BLS upon hire. ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire. PALS is preferred. Experience: Two (2) years experience as a Professional Registered Nurse in a operating room environment preferred. Prior OR experience preferred. CNOR preferred. Mission Statement Committed to excellence, Martin County Hospital District will provide the highest quality, compassionate care to improve the lives of those we serve. Vision Statement Martin County Hospital District strives to ensure the availability and viability of patient-centered primary and specialty care in a rural setting. Martin County Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, strong morals, values, and ethics. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law