Registered Nurse - Surgery

Harlingen Medical Center; Town of Texas, Harlingen (WI, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a Level IV Trauma Designated hospital that specializes in a wide range of surgical services. This role as a Registered Nurse in Surgery offers the opportunity to provide quality patient care in a supportive environment. You'll be responsible for coordinating care with surgeons and anesthesiologists, ensuring adherence to professional nursing standards, and participating in performance improvement activities. If you're passionate about making a difference in the community and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License required.
• Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting.
• Coordinate patient care with the surgical team and maintain professional standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Surgical Assistance

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Registered Nurse - Surgery

Facility

Harlingen Medical Center

Location

US-TX-Harlingen

ID

2025-201167

Category

RN

Position Type

Full Time

Shift

Days

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Harlingen Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Harlingen Medical Center is a Level IV Trauma Designated hospital that specializes in Cardiovascular Service, Emergency Services, Neuroscience, Orthopedic Services, Radiology, Rehabilitation Services and Surgical Services. Harlingen Medical Center has provided high-quality "Patient Focused Care" to the residents of Western Cameron County for more than 15 years. Harlingen Medical Center, one of South Texas's best kept secrets, offers patients the best of both worlds--a warm, caring environment, close to home while providing the wide range of services and expertise typically found in much larger facilities.

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Responsibilities

Staff RN is directly accountable to the OR Charge Nurse and the Director of Surgical Services, and indirectly to the House Supervisor. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care in the peri-operative setting through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and older adults. The Registered Nurse coordinates the care of the patient with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, directs and guides the OR Technician and other personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Works with other departments to provide a continuum of care and co-workers to provide continuous, quality patient care, efficient patient flow and unit maintenance and organization. Responsible for adherence to regulations, standards and hospital or unit policies and procedures. Responsible for participation in Performance Improvement activities, unit meetings and in-services. Acts as a resource for other personnel as appropriate.*

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Current and valid state RN License.

1. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
2. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
3. Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
4. Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training
5. Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred.
6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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