Registered Nurse - Med Surg 2E

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct, individualized care using the nursing process within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. You will interact with patients and families, uphold professional standards, and contribute to quality initiatives.

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, hold RN licensure, and obtain BLS before direct patient contact. ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale training are required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, AD).
• Registered Nurse licensure is required.
• BLS certification required before patient contact.
• ACLS to be completed within 90 days of hire.
• NIH Stroke Scale to be completed within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and individualized nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient outcomes.
• Interact with patients and families professionally while upholding standards of care.
• Participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Education

Nursing Diploma/ADN

RN Licensure

Job description

• Registered Nurses deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patients and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Registered Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Due to the broad range of medical conditions they encounter, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions.
• Registered Nurses have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives. In addition, Registered Nurses must uphold the standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, AD)
• Required Licenses/Certifications
• Registered Nurse
• BLS - should not initiate patient contact until completed.
• ACLS should be completed within 90 days of hire.
• NIH Stroke Scale should be completed within 90 days of hire.
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities