Peri-Op RN - Surgery - PRN

Martin County Hospital District; Stanton (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Martin County Hospital District in Stanton, Texas, is seeking a per diem OR Registered Nurse to join our operating room team. The RN will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, and oversee care by non-licensed staff to ensure safety and quality.

The role requires an active Texas nursing license, BLS on hire, and ACLS within 90 days; PALS is preferred. Two years of OR experience is valued in a facility designated as a Critical Access Hospital in rural West Texas.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice professional nursing in Texas (or Nursing Compact state).
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire; BLS on hire; PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop a plan of care; implement and evaluate care.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and practice standards.
• Direct and monitor care provided by non-licensed staff; ensure safe delivery of care.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs; assist with lab testing and quality control as needed.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient care delivery

Education

Registered Nurse license

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS preferred

Job description

PRN

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.

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 AHAapproved 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