Registered Nurse - OR

Company: Community Health System
Location: Victoria
Posted on: November 18, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description Seeking teachable, growth-oriented RNs to work in a TEAM environment where EVERY member is valued and necessary to deliver the HIGHEST level of care and support our patients have come to expect when they CHOOSE DeTar for their medical needs. The right Full Time Day Surgery team member will be a motivated, self-starter, who appreciates efficiency and order with an ability to confidently make decisions regarding patient care. An OR nurse will provide care for patients prior to, during, and after invasive surgery or medical procedures. They also work with the patient's family members by relaying information that could be of importance to them. If you are a confident and capable RN who enjoys a detailed environment focusing on the case at hand, while providing care to multiple patients throughout your shift, then our OR may be a good fit for you! Our highly skilled team of healthcare professionals is dedicated to keeping our patients and their families healthy. Job Duties: * Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care * Assists physicians during examinations and procedures * Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse * Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills * Relies on experience and judgment to perform a variety of tasks and accomplish goals Minimum Requirements: * Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited RN program. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred * Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas, or license with a compact state required upon hire * American Heart Association (AHA) approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire. * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications are required within 90 days of hire. * TNCC required within one year of hire * A minimum of two (2) years of RN experience in an acute care setting preferred * Charge experience a plus What We Offer: This position may be BONUS eligible AND offers a competitive and clear salary structure, beginning at $30.16 for NEW RNs with a step process for nurses with 5 years of licensure (offering $33.30), 10 years of licensure (offering $36.77), and 15 years of licensure (offering $40.61). Our wage structure is designed to promote equity and demonstrate HOW much quality team members can expect to earn * Competitive Pay + Shift Differentials * Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance * Matching 401(k) * Generous Paid Time-Off (PTO) * Extended Illness Bank (EIB) * Tuition Reimbursement * RN Loan Repayment Program * Clinical Ladder Program * Employee Referral Bonus Program * Opportunities for career advancement * Rewards and recognition programs * Additional perks and discounts We are proud to provide a clear and transparent salary, bonus, and benefit structure as an investment in our staff so you can invest in our patients and the DeTar family. About us De Tar Healthcare Systems is your hometown healthcare provider. The physicians, staff, and volunteers of the DeTar Healthcare System pride themselves on caring for our community. The father and son physician team of William and Webb T. DeTar opened the area's first hospital, Valley View Hospital, in a two-story, white wood-framed, colonial-style home on the corner of Navarro and San Antonio streets in 1924. Since then, the DeTar "family," as we call it, has grown to a team of 1,200 staff members, more than 200 physicians, and 120 volunteers who dedicate themselves to keeping our community healthy. Our two fully-functioning acute care hospitals, DeTar Hospital Navarro and DeTar Hospital North have been recognized for providing quality care by the Joint Commission and offer services one may expect to travel miles to receive Community Information Called The Crossroads of South Texas and founded in 1824, Victoria is one of Texas' oldest cities, located southwest of San Antonio, a short drive to Austin, centered between Houston and Corpus Christi, and only a stone's throw to the Gulf Coast, it's easy to see why more than 90,000 people call Victoria home. Whether it's numerous area festivals, diverse culture, vibrant arts, and music scenes, or outdoor living opportunities, there's always something going on in the area. Victoria's parks & recreation boasts a 600 wooded acre crown jewel in Riverside Park, featuring a renowned Disc Golf course, multiple playgrounds, and sports fields along with access to fishing and kayaking on the Guadalupe River and is home to The Texas Zoo. With access to the Port of Victoria and the intercoastal waterway various industrial and manufacturing plants call the greater Victoria area home. Both Victoria College and the University of Houston-Victoria offer coursework that encompasses certification programs, associate's degrees, and post-graduate studies, there's no limit to the vast resources and growth opportunities offered, personally and professionally. Victoria truly has something for everyone, the only thing missing is YOU.

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