Registered Nurse New Graduate (RN) - Med Surg

Tenet Healthcare Corporation; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development & continuing ed.

Health savings account

Job summary

Resolute Health Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Med/Surg unit. Work under minimal supervision while delivering comprehensive nursing care to a defined patient group, matching competencies with patient needs.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, education, documentation, medication administration, and discharge planning. A Texas RN license and BLS/ACLS/NVCI prerequisites apply; sign-on bonus may be available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current Texas RN license.
• CPR/BLS required on hire; ACLS within 60 days for Dialysis; NVCI for Behavioral Health within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Assesses human responses and adaptation to health problems.
• Implements and evaluates patient care plans; reassesses needs.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and uses RRT when needed.
• Documents all plans and care provided.
• Provides education to patient/family.
• Delegates to licensed/unlicensed staff and coordinates care.
• Calculates and administers medications.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team.
• Participates in discharge planning and patient education.
• Maintains professional standards and participates in inservices.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Plan of care

Medication administration

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Texas RN License

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

This position may qualify for a sign on bonus

Under minimal supervision, the Registered Nurse - Med Surg provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching the patients’ needs with the nurse’ competencies. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses human responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of the patient, family and/or significant other
• Institutes and initiates a plan for patient care based on the initial assessment; implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses patient needs on an on-going basis.
• Recognizes changing patient condition and utilizes unit resources, chain of command and Rapid Response Team (RRT) in a timely and appropriate manner
• Documents all plans and care provided
• Identifies need for education of patient, family and/or significant other and provides education through individualized instruction, the use of written materials and/or other available resources
• Assigns nursing care to licensed staff, delegates nursing care to unlicensed staff and coordinates the flow of work
• Calculates and administers medications
• Coordinates and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in the planning and management of patient care
• Participates in discharge planning; provides instruction to patient/family
• Maintains and promotes professional standards and development by participating in inservices, committees, staff meetings

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. PREFERRED EDUCATION : Bachelors Degree MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

• None for Med/Surg and Behavioral Health
• 1 year in acute/chronic dialysis for Dialysis

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

• 2 years in acute care for Med/Surg
• 2 years in psychiatric facility for Behavioral Health
• 2 years acute/chronic dialysis for Dialysis

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE : Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse. For RN in Behavioral Health: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer into department PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: REQUIRED CCOURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):

• Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
• Dialysis Department: In addition to Basic Life Support, ACLS (AHA) must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into the unit.
• Behavioral Health Unit: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention for Behavioral Health must be obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer into role

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 Resolute Health Hospital, 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

Resolute Baptist Hospital offers a full range of comprehensive healthcare, including emergency services, cardiology and cardiovascular care, orthopedics, primary care, rehabilitation services, Womens Health, Labor & Delivery / Obstetrics, Neonatal and the areas only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).