Summary:

5South is a 40-bed comprehensive unit specializing in post-operative care of patients with acute and chronic gastrointestinal and urologic problems. The unit serves as a Center of Excellence for the care of bariatric surgery patients. The unit also cares for the medical monitored patients as well as traumatic injuries transferred from the ICU and Emergency Department.

A Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. In addition, the Registered Professional Nurse prescribes, delegates, coordinates, supervises and evaluates patient teaching and the activities of the ancillary nursing personnel while maintaining the standards of professional nursing. The Registered Nurse is able to provide direct and indirect care to patients.

Requirements:

A.Education/Skills

Graduate of a State Board accredited School of Nursing or equivalent.

B.Experience

Six (6) months experience preferred.

C.Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current RN license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas.

American Heart Association BLS - within two (2) weeks of employment

Per Diem as Needed