Registered Nurse Post Surgical Unit Nights

United Surgical Partners International; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Uptown is seeking a Registered Nurse in the Post-Surgical Unit for a full-time night shift. The RN plans, directs, coordinates and implements all nursing care for post-surgical patients in a manner that meets accepted standards of care.

The RN must hold a Texas RN license, BLS is required with ACLS preferred, and possess strong communication skills with the ability to prioritize and organize workload in a busy surgical unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• 1-2 years’ RN experience in hospital Med/Surg or ICU preferred.
• RN license current in Texas.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• Strong nursing judgment.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, organize, coordinate and implement nursing care in PSU.
• Ensure highest quality and safe patient care in post-surgical patients.
• Respond to patients with healthcare needs and perform Medical Screening Exam as delegated.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

Texas RN

BLS

ACLS preferred

Decision making

Time management

Communication

Education

RN Diploma / Degree

Job description

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Uptown is a joint venture surgical hospital between Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH), United Surgical Partners International (USPI), and local physicians. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Uptown provides a wide range of medical and surgical services for to the greater North Texas area across 8 ORs, 24 private Inpatient rooms, a full-service ED. The hospital specializes in both inpatient and outpatient procedures in Orthopedics, Joint Replacement, Spine, General, Bariatrics, Surgical Oncology, ENT, Reconstructive Surgery, and other surgical specialties.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center at Uptown is currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Post-Surgical Unit (PSU) Department for a full time opportunity on nights. The RN has the responsibility to plan, direct organize, coordinate and implement all nursing care services for the post-surgical patients in a manner suitable to accepted standards of care. He/she ensures the highest quality and safe delivery of patient care, maintains compliance with professional nursing, The Joint Commission, and all Federal and State standards of care. This position is assigned to respond to patients presenting to facility with a healthcare need and will provide the Medical Screening Exam as delegated by the Medical Executive Committee.

Required Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing
• 1 -2 years’ experience as an RN in hospital Medical/Surgery or ICU unit preferred
• RN, current in the State of Texas
• BLS required, ACLS preferred
• Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment
• Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet needs of patients and unit
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written