Registered Nurse Med/Surg

Dallas Regional Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services seeks a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse for Dallas Medical Center in Farmers Branch, Texas. This Per Diem, Days shift position involves caring for patients recovering from surgery and those with acute and chronic conditions in a busy Med-Surg unit.

Responsibilities include assessments, vital signs, monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and collaboration with physicians and other clinicians.

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.

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

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Ventilator management

Acute care experience

Education

BSN

Job description

Overview

Department: Medical Surgical

Shifts Available:Days

Employment Type: Per Diem

Hours: 12hrs

Location: Dallas Medical Center – Farmers Branch, 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

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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