Registered Nurse Med Surg

Prime Healthcare; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Bonus: $10,000

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Dallas Medical Center– Mesquite, Texas, is seeking a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse to join our night shift team. The RN will provide care to patients recovering from surgery and managing acute and chronic conditions, ensuring safety and effective communication with the care team.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, monitoring vitals, administering medications, patient education, and coordinating with physicians, therapists, and social workers to develop and

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health.
• Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions.
• Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status.
• Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions.
• Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met.
• Provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.
• Communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication with healthcare team

Education patients

Emergency assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Bonus Amount

10,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Medical Surgical

Shifts Available:Variable

Employment Type: Full time

Hours: Nights

Location: Dallas Medical Center– Mesquite, Texas

We are seeking aMedical Surgical Registered Nurse,sometimes referred to asaMedSurge RN.These Registered Nurses (RN)playan important rolein our hospital by providing comprehensive care to patients who are recovering from surgery, managing acute and chronic illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures. Med-surg nurses are considered the backbone of hospital nursing due to the variety and volume of patients they manage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thoroughinitialassessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health

• Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions

• Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status

• Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) andmonitorfor adverse effects or allergic reactions

• Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met

• Provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.

• Communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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