REGISTERED NURSE- MED/SURG (FT/PRN)

Matagorda Regional; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matagorda Regional seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care in the Med/Surg department. You will assess patient needs, plan and implement care, educate patients and families, and document responses to treatments and medications.

Strong communication and leadership are essential to coordinate with the health care team. Responsibilities include prioritizing patient flow, assigning tasks to LVNs and RNs, and ensuring compliance with BNE rules while maintaining

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse license in Texas.
• CPR, ACLS, PALS preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• National certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient care and implement care plans.
• Assess, educate patients and families; maintain documentation.
• Prioritize patient flow in Med/Surg and coordinate with health care team.
• Assign tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff per policy.

Skills

RN license

CPR

ACLS

PALS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

National certification

Job description

Responsible for delivery of quality patient care, assessment, patient problems list, planning care, implementation of care plan, evaluation of care, education of patient and family, excellent communication skills, exhibiting professional behavior, delegating, directing and supervision of patient care. Institutes appropriate nursing interventions, before physician examination, according to department policy and procedure. Facilitate patient flow in the Med/Surg Department and communicate relevant information to the appropriate health care team, the patient and the family. Make assignments to licensed staff (LVN’s & RNs) and delegate to unlicensed staff in compliance with BNE rules for patients with predictable as well as unpredictable health needs. Implement standing pathway orders based on assessment at patient arrival. Facilitate use of the appropriate resources for support. Document legibly patient responses to treatments and medications and progress towards goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Current registered nurse license in the State of Texas

CPR, ACLS, PALS preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred

National certification is preferred.