Registered Nurse Med Surg Ortho

MEDICAL CITY DALLAS; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Registered Nurse Med Surg Ortho, where you can make a significant impact on patient care. This full-time night shift position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a dynamic environment. You'll work collaboratively with a dedicated medical team, advocating for patients and ensuring they receive exceptional treatment. With access to advanced medical facilities and a commitment to excellence, this role allows you to grow professionally while making a difference in the lives of patients facing musculoskeletal challenges. Unlock your potential and help shape the future of nursing!

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

401(k) Plan with Matching

Education Assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Free Counseling Services

Colleague Recognition Program

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Referral Services

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing required.
• Current RN license in the State of TX or compact license required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patient conditions during shifts.
• Educate patients and families on medical conditions and treatments.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Patient Education

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Medical Equipment

Job description

Description

Introduction

Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at Medical City Dallas have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a Registered Nurse Med Surg Ortho you can be a part of change.

Benefits

Medical City Dallas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a Registered Nurse Med Surg Ortho. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

* This is a Full Time Night shift position, 7:00pm - 7:00am with rotating weekends *

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes. Our RN Med Surg Ortho nurses help to treat patients who undergo surgeries for musculoskeletal conditions to traumatic events (car accidents, sports injuries) or chronic conditions causing pain or limited muscle function (arthritis, infections, limb salvations).

What you will do in this role:

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. - Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
• Associate Degree required at hire, BSN required within 24 months of hire into an RN position
• Current RN license in the State of TX or compact license required
• Current BLS issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
• Minimum of one - year experience in acute care hospital within the last three years required
• Experience in Ortho highly preferred
• Charge and/or supervisor experience preferred

Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the world's best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-art technology and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse Med Surg Ortho opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.