Registered Nurse / RN Pre-Op/Post Day Surgery

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Wellness resources

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Tyler, TX is seeking a day shift, full-time Pre-Op/Post Day Surgery Registered Nurse (RN). You will provide direct patient care using the nursing process for a defined group of patients and collaborate with surgical teams.

Required ADN, Texas RN license, and BLS within 14 days of hire; ACLS and PALS within 90 days; Trauma certifications (TNCC, ATLS, TCAR) within 1 year; strong airway management skills and ASPAN standards knowledge.

Qualifications

• ADN required for Nursing program completion.
• Texas RN license in good standing is required.
• BLS must be completed within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Trauma certifications (TNCC, ATLS, TCAR) within 1 year of hire.
• Airway management knowledge essential.
• Pediatric/Adult Phase 1 and Phase 2 competencies.
• Knowledge of ASPAN standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process for a defined group of patients for the shift.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

ADN

Texas RN License

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

TNCC Certification

ATLS Certification

TCAR Certification

ASPAN Standards

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Pre-Op/Post Day Surgery Registered Nurse (RN) in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuitionassistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• This position is located in the new Medical Education Building (MEB).
• UT Health Tyler is the flagship hospital of the system serving hundreds of thousands annually. Specializing in advanced acute care medicine, our midtown location boasts a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center, the region’s only EMCO program and a Level III NICU. Our medical staff includes more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who uses the nursing process to provide anddirect patient care for a group of patients for a designated time frame.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN)
• Must maintain current Texas RN License
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certified
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certified (within 90 days of hire)
• Trauma Certification Course (TNCC, ATLS, TCAR within 1 year of hire)
• Thorough knowledge of airway management and rescue methods
• Pediatric/Adult Phase 1 and Phase 2
• Maintain knowledge of ASPAN standards

Preferred Job Requirements:

• PACU, ICU, ER, or other acceptable acute care experience