Inpatient Registered Nurse – Patient Advocate

Methodist McKinney Hospital; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist McKinney Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to act as a patient advocate, providing continuity of care and collaboration with the healthcare team to meet individual patient needs across adult, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric populations. The RN will assess patient needs, develop and implement care plans, and ensure documentation is accurate and timely.

A valid Texas RN license, BLS, ACLS, and at least 2 years of experience are required; CMSRN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree from accredited nursing program is required.
• Current Texas RN License is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• ACLS certification or completion within 60 days of hire date is required.
• 2 years’ nursing experience is required.
• Must possess organizational skills to function in a fast paced OR environment.
• Experience in phase II level of care is desired.
• CMSRN certification preferred.
• De-escalation training completed within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs assessment/data collection focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.
• Formulates a goal directed plan of care based on nursing diagnosis and outcomes.
• Implements care using nursing processes to reach patient outcomes.
• Establishes priorities of patient care based on needs and resources.
• Performs in emergencies following protocols, communicates with team and documents events.
• Demonstrates knowledge in medical/surgical patient care, pain assessment, pharmacology, labs, safety and legal issues.
• Practices problem identification and resolution in decision making.
• Performs timely documentation in patient records.
• Works as part of a team in delivering patient care.
• Maintains BLS and ACLS as required.
• Attends mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
• Remains flexible and adaptable to new ideas.
• Treats all patients equally per Patient Rights policy.
• Follows physician orders professionally.
• Willing to assist with other duties as required.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Degree from accredited nursing program

Texas RN License

BLS certification

ACLS certification

CMSRN certification preferred

Job description

Methodist McKinney Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to act as a patient advocate, providing continuity of care and collaboration with the healthcare team to meet individual patient needs across adult, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric populations. The RN will assess patient needs, develop and implement care plans, and ensure documentation is accurate and timely.

A valid Texas RN license, BLS, ACLS, and at least 2 years of experience are required; CMSRN is preferred.