Registered Nurse Med-Surg. FT Nights

Nacogdoches Med Ctr S Campus; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance / other voluntary plans

Job summary

Nacogdoches Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care on a shift basis and supervise nursing staff. You will coordinate care, administer medications, and uphold safety and quality standards to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Join our dedicated team in East Texas, benefiting from comprehensive health plans, retirement savings options, education opportunities, and strong support for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a state approved school of nursing or accredited school.
• Preferred BSN or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical nursing care to assigned patients per shift.
• Supervise and delegate to nursing staff as appropriate.
• Administer medications safely and timely per policy.
• Coordinate patient care using established safety and quality standards.
• Participate in emergency response per hospital codes and incident command.

Education

RN License

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR/AHA/BLS certifications

Job description

DESCRIPTION

This role provides direct clinical patient care. The role will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing direct clinical care to assigned patients on a per shift basis, and unit level. The role is responsible for supervision of staff to which appropriate care is delegated. The role is accountable to support CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The RN provides high-quality, safe, cost-effective, total nursing care to all patients. The RN assumes responsibility for overall coordination and integration of patient care based on the nursing process. The RN directs care according to established standards of safety, risk management, QI, and Infection Control, with the goal being to discharge the patient with an optimum level of care provided. Assumes responsibility for coordination and planning of patient care within the prescribed medical regime. Administers all medications safely and in a timely manner per hospital policy. Performs and fulfills all HICS (hospital incident command system) responsibilities, assignments, tasks, and roles as directed and needed by the facility in times of emergency and/or disaster. Responsible for knowing the Hospital s emergency codes, including the purpose and appropriate action for each, and adheres to the Hospital policies and procedures for each emergency code.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Required: Graduated from a state approved school of nursing or an accredited school. Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing

Experience:

Preferred: Recent acute care experience.

Certifications:

Required: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; CPR. AHA BLS, and if applicable by corporate policy for unit of hire, AHA ACLS and/or PALS and/or NRP.

Physical Demands:

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance.

At Nacogdoches Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Nacogdoches Medical Center has been serving the East Texas community for nearly 50 yearswith a focus on caring for patients and a strong team environment. Service lines at the hospital include obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (including a cath lab and electrophysiology capabilities), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatments) and weight loss surgery. Theseservices help the medical center provide treatment options close to home for patients.