Registered Nurse - General Surgery

Plan A Health; Spring Branch (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Plan A Health is seeking a dedicated Nurse to offer independent and competent care in a surgical hospital setting in Spring Branch, Texas. Responsibilities include performing routine and complex nursing duties, patient education, and thorough documentation of care.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and at least one year of related experience. A BLS certification and an active RN license are required. This full-time role operates on a four-day work schedule of 10 hours each.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related nursing experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Active RN license in Texas or via compact.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent and competent nursing care in a surgical setting.
• Monitor treatments and document patient care.
• Educate patients and their families.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Nursing assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

The Nurse provides independent, competent care in a surgical hospital setting, demonstrating awareness of clinical situations and managing long-term goals. They perform routine and complex nursing duties, delegate tasks appropriately, and develop skills for handling contingencies.

Responsibilities include adhering to nursing standards, utilizing the nursing process for assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation, and addressing patients' psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs. They administer medications, monitor treatment effects, document care, and educate patients and families.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred), at least 1 year of related experience, BLS certification, and an RN license in the state or via the compact. The work schedule is four 10-hour days, full-time employment.