RN, Cardiothoracic Surgery/OR

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Summary:

The Cardiothoracic Surgery RN will deliver skilled individualized nursing care to adult and pediatric patients in and outside of the operating room and skilled nursing care to patients and families according to their identified needs. The RN will deliver care with a team orientation, and emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment and appropriate decision-making abilities. The RN may serve as a liaison between the cardiothoracic surgeon and other members of the medical team.

1 - 2 years critical care experience and/or OR experience preferred.

Hours vary in addition to on-call hours, weekday, weekends and holidays.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• 6 months RN experience required.

Certification/Licensure:

• Current permit or license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas.
• Current BLS certification recognized by AHA required.
• PALS or NRP certification if functioning in a charge nurse role.
• Certification as necessary in certain areas in the Medical Center.

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.