Registered Nurse-Med/Surg Nights

North Texas Medical Center; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403B with employer match

401K option

Job summary

North Texas Medical Center is seeking an experienced RN for the Medical-Surgical Unit on the Night shift (7p-7a) in Texas. The role requires direct and indirect patient care, effective communication with physicians and staff, and the ability to perform comprehensive assessments across age groups.

Candidates should hold an RN license in Texas, be BLS certified, and obtain ACLS and NIHSS within 90 days. Prior Med-Surg experience is preferred; a strong commitment to patient education is essential.

Qualifications

• Associates or better in Nursing.
• Current RN license in Texas.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS within first 90 days.
• NIHSS certification within first 90 days.
• Previous MedSurg experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical unit.
• Communicate changes in patient condition with physicians, Nurse Manager and co-workers.
• Perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments as per policy.
• Educate patient and family regarding pain management and treatment plans.
• Assist physicians with procedures and perform services within licensure.
• Follow the six medication rights to reduce medication errors.

Skills

Patient assessment

Pain management

Teaching patients

Medication administration

Team communication

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Tools

Glucometers

Point-of-care testing

Job description

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 patients 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 patients response to treatment and evaluate overall plain daily for effectiveness.
• Ability to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing, glucometers) per Clinical Laboratorys and the resident care units 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 patients 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.

Full-Time Nights (7p-7a)

Department

Medical Surgical Unit

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 patients 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 patients response to treatment and evaluate overall plain daily for effectiveness.
• Ability to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing, glucometers) per Clinical Laboratorys and the resident care units 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 patients 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 and Certifications

Required

• Basic Life Support
• RN

Preferred

• ACLS

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.

Pay will be discussed with the employer, depending on experience.

• Full time and part time employees are offered benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance and Life Insurance.
• MetLife and short-term disability are optional.
• Retirement plan is a 403B through Fidelity with a match into a 401K from the hospital.

Job seekers with a felony conviction will be considered on a case by case basis.