Registered Nurse- Med/Surg Acute Unit

Prime Healthcare; Pampa (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Bereavement leave

FMLA

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) for the Pampa Regional Medical Center in Pampa, TX. This full-time position involves caring for patients recovering from surgery and managing acute and chronic illnesses in a hospital setting.

The role requires an active RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, with BSN preferred. A Night shift is available, with 12-hour hours, and a $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• 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

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Care coordination

Team communication

Education

Registered Nurse License

BLS certification

ACLS certification

BSN preferred

Tools

ACLS

Job description

Bonus Amount

15,000

Bonus Information

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

Overview

Employment Type:Full Time

Shifts Available:Nights

Hours:12 hour

Location:Pampa Regional Medical Center, Pampa TX

We are seeking aMedical Surgical Registered Nurse,sometimes referred to asaMedSurgeRN.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.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sicktimeand holidays

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

• Employer 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

Located in the center of the Texas Panhandle, Pampa Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed critical-access hospital serving our communities with a full range of surgical and medical services. Pampa Regional Medical Center is certified by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and has been recognized by the Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades for patient safety and was named among the “100 Top Hospitals” by IBM Watson Health in 2018. Pampa Regional offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, urgent care, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.prmctx.com.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• 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

• Providepatienteducation 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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.4. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.5. Ventilator Management experience preferred.6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf