Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

UT Health East Texas; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Growth opportunities

Robust training

Job summary

UT Health East Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Med Surg unit in Tyler, TX. You will provide safe, evidence-based care to adult patients with diverse medical and post-surgical needs, including assessment, medication administration, and care planning.

You will educate patients and families, support discharge planning, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to uphold patient safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient status and needs.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for effects.
• Develop, implement, and update patient care plans.
• Coordinate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
• Support discharge planning and ensure safe transitions of care.
• Uphold patient safety and adherence to quality standards.

Skills

Assessment skills

Medication administration

Care planning

Wound care

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

UT Health East Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Med Surg unit in Tyler, TX. In this role, you'll provide safe, evidence-based care to adult patients with diverse medical and post-surgical needs. Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication administration, care planning, wound care, and coordination with physicians and the interdisciplinary team. You'll educate patients and families, support discharge planning, and uphold patient safety and quality standards. We offer robust training, tuition support, and growth opportunities in a collaborative, community-focused environment.