Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse directs and supervises other licensed staff and non-professional nursing personnel in providing excellent patient care. The Registered Nurse supports the medical care of patients under the direction of the Medical Staff pursuant to the objectives of the hospital.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

Previous clinical nursing experience.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current licensure in Texas as a Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse. American Heart Association BLS required.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated leadership ability and critical thinking skills required. Excellent communication skills. Computer skills.

ABOUT OAKBEND:

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.

About the company

OakBend Medical Center is a nonprofit medical provider serving Fort Bend and surrounding areas. It runs three hospitals, emergency centers, and outpatient clinics, delivering inpatient care, emergency services, surgeries, cardiology, orthopedics, imaging, women’s health, and senior care through facilities like a hospital-based skilled nursing facility and an Acute Care for the Elderly unit. Its main Jackson Street campus is a full-service 184-bed hospital, and the system highlights a No Wait ER, an advanced trauma program, and strong geriatrics services. As a nonprofit governed by a community board, OakBend finances care to help patients regardless of their ability to pay and reinvests surplus into services and community programs. It aims to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare while maintaining its stance as the last independent nonprofit hospital in the Greater Houston area, using community partnerships and a focus on service excellence to support local health needs.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Richmond, Texas

Founded

1950

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

OakBend added a SIGNA Voyager MRI and weekend imaging in 2026, boosting throughput.
The SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine and Ibn Sina partnership expands clinical training capacity.
OakBend plans Wharton expansion despite Medicaid pressure, signaling management confidence in local demand.

What critics are saying

September 2026 Medicaid CHIRP disruptions threaten roughly $3 million revenue and near-term cash flow.
Federal CHIRP changes cut OakBend funding 20%-30% over several years, forcing service tradeoffs.
A reported 2026 data-breach class action over one million records threatens reserves and independence.

What makes OakBend Medical Center unique

OakBend remains Greater Houston's last independent nonprofit hospital, preserving local control and mission.
It operates three hospitals with No Wait ERs, serving Fort Bend and Wharton counties.
2026 imaging upgrades and SHSU-Ibn Sina partnerships deepen specialty access and physician pipelines.

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Registered Nurse - Skilled Nursing

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