Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - Full-Time Nights (7p-7a)

Ntmconline; Gainesville (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

North Texas Medical Center in Gainesville, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse for Med/Surg, full-time nights (7p-7a). The role focuses on direct and indirect patient care, rapid response to changes in condition, and collaborating with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements include Texas RN license, BLS, ACLS and NIHSS within defined timelines; Med/Surg experience preferred; education must be an Associate's or higher in Nursing. NTMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Current RN license in the State of Texas.
• Current BLS Certification.
• ACLS Certification within first 90 days.
• NIHSS certification within first 90 days.
• Previous Med/Surg experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform head-to-toe assessments on all patients and perform reassessments as per policy.
• Assess and manage pain; educate patient and family on pain management.
• Revise the plan of care as indicated by patient response to treatment.
• Perform waived testing (point-of-care testing, glucometers) per policies.
• Interpret waived test results and take appropriate action.
• Provide care across age groups per standard of care and licensure.
• Administer medications correctly, following the six rights; minimize errors.
• Develop and implement teaching plans involving patient and family; evaluate learning outcomes.
• Assist physicians with procedures and provide services requiring clinical skills.

Skills

Med/Surg experience

Patient care

Education

Associates or better in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - Full-Time Nights (7p-7a)

Job Category: Clinical

Requisition Number: REGIS003702

• Full-Time

Locations

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North Texas Medical Center
Gainesville, TX 76240, USA

Description:
Seeking a RN that provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting. Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes: pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and the general patient population.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plain daily for effectiveness.
• Ability to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing, glucometers) per Clinical Laboratory’s and the resident care unit’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret results of waived tests; take appropriate action on waived test results.
• Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care of patient’s age.
• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Follows the six (6) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level licensure.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Current RN license in the State of Texas
• Current BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification within first 90 days
• NIHSS certification within first 90 days
• Previous MedSurg experience preferred

NTMC is a tobacco and drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Support

RN

Preferred

ACLS

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