HCSS Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Required Education/Experience

• RN with current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas.
• Three (3) years full time clinical RN experience with at least two (2) years in specialty area assigned (or similar experience).
• Must have current BLS certification obtained through American Heart Association (AHA)

Equipment

• Able to use equipment and related supplies for a selected patient population.
• Able to use mechanical devices, such as those used in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen administration, and intravenous therapy.
• Able to use related computer equipment

Work Environments

• Work environment is located in a comfortable indoor area.
• Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped work space and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort.
• Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required, such as walking, standing, performing CPR, and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients.
• Occasional lifting may be very heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.
• Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication.
• Shift work is required at least 2 days per month.
• Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury.
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients.