Registered Nurse | Post Surgical/Telemetry | Days

United Surgical Partners International; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Vision and prescription coverage

Life and AD&D

Short-term & long-term disability

401(k) and retirement planning

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

North Central Surgical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking a Post-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) for a Full-Time Day shift (3-12s). The RN will deliver comprehensive nursing care to post-surgical and telemetry patients, adhering to professional standards and hospital policies.

The role requires an accredited RN program graduate with Texas RN license, BLS and ACLS (within 60 days). Experience in Med-Surg/Telemetry or ICU/ED/PACU is needed; orthopedics/spine background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Current Texas RN license.
• BLS certification required; ACLS within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within RN scope of practice, adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
• Implement physician orders, administer and document medications safely, and provide nursing interventions as necessary, in accordance with standards of practice.
• Perform accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record to reflect the patient’s condition and treatment and correct patient admit/discharge/transfer status.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Provide education to patients and their families about care and expectations.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, and National Patient Safety Goals.
• Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude in all interactions with staff, patients, and families.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation in EHR

Staff communication

Education

RN program graduate

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

North Central Surgical Center is a highly successful, Baylor Scott & White affiliated hospital located in Dallas, TX. We partner with the very best team members and medical staff in the area. We are a surgical focused hospital that performs over 12,000 procedures per year.

FACTS ABOUT NORTH CENTRAL:Opened in 2005, 14 Operating Rooms and 30 Medical/Surgical Patient Rooms. We are conveniently Located at Walnut Hill & 75 in the prestigious NorthPark area Specialties include: Orthopedics, Spine, General Surgery, Pain Management, Urology, GI/Endoscopy, Plastic, and Podiatry surgeries. Managed by United Surgical Partners International & Joint Commission Accredited

We are currently looking for a Post Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)to join ourPost-Surgical Unitteam. This position is aFull-Time Day shift (3-12s) position.

Under the direction of the Post-Surgical Unit/ED/Float Pool Clinical Supervisor, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to post-surgical and telemetry patients to ensure that patient care services are delivered in accordance with the hospital’s mission, vision, and goals. The RN is responsible for performing the nursing process in a manner that ensures high-quality and safe, patient-focused care. This role involves interfacing with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to provide patient-centered care and respond effectively to patient needs. The RN is responsible for upholding professional standards and compliance with regulatory guidelines, including those set by the state board of nursing, American Nurses Association, and The Joint Commission.

ThePost Surgical Unit Registered Nurse (RN)will support our team by being responsible for the following:

• Provide direct patient care within the RN scope of practice, adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
• Implement physician orders, administer and document medications safely, and provide nursing interventions as necessary, in accordance with standards of practice.
• Perform accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record to reflect the patient’s condition and treatment and correct patient admit/discharge/transfer status.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Provide education to patients and their families about care and expectations.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, and National Patient Safety Goals.
• Maintain professionalism and a positive attitude in all interactions with staff, patients, and families.
• Utilizes email and computer systems (including EHR) to manage staff communication, coordinate patient care, document performance, and ensure patient workflow.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current Texas RN License.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification accredited by AHA (must be obtained within 60 days of hire).

Specific Job Experience

• Two years of RN experience in Med-Surg/Telemetry, or one year Critical Care/Emergency/PACU required. Post-surgical experience in orthopedics or spine highly preferred.

As an organization, we provide employees with the resources, tools, and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. One way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation