
RN-OR Operating Room - South in Abilene, TX
Job Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurses deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Registered Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Due to the broad range of medical conditions they encounter, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions.
Registered Nurses have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives. In addition, Registered Nurses must uphold the standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
Surgical Services Registered Nurses are responsible for the delivery of safe, effective and quality patient-family centered care in the Operating Room, Gastroenterology lab and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
• Associate's Degree
Minimum Work Experience
• No previous experience
Required Licenses/Certifications
• Registered Nurse
• CPR-BCLS
Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities
• Maintains professional appearance at all times
• Ability to handle confidential information
Designated Driver
• No
OSHA Category
• 1 - High Risk
Job Details
Medical Speciality
SurgeryPerioperative Care
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
Operating roomHospital
About Hendrick Health
Hendrick Health is a non-profit, faith-based health system in Abilene, Texas, serving 24 counties. With a history spanning over nine decades, they provide high-quality healthcare with a focus on compassion and excellence, rooted in their Christian values. Their facilities include a 500-bed hospital, Hendrick Medical Center, which is the region's only Level III trauma center, staffed by a team of over 2,800 employees.