RN, Emergency | PRN | Nights

Medina Healthcare System; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Medina Healthcare System seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care in Med/Surg, Critical Care, or ED units. You will document care, monitor vital signs, administer medications, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Current Texas RN licensure and a BSN are required. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and ongoing professional development in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Proficient in direct patient care and nursing procedures.
• Ability to monitor vital signs and detect deviations in patient condition.
• Accurate documentation of assessments, treatments and responses to care.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to determine medical problems and document findings.
• Administer medications and treatments per nursing techniques.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during exams and procedures.
• Record patient vitals and notify physicians of changes.
• Educate patients and families according to individualized plans.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Texas RN Licensure

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE:Provides nursing care services in accordance with the policies of MHS and directives of the medical staff. Possess the ability to comprehend and follow written or verbal instruction or directions. Adheres to MHS Standard Precaution policy and procedure. Performs other duties as requested by supervisor. Work with supervisors, other department managers and medical staff in order to provide the best patient care possible.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Interviews patient to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart.Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.Prepares equipment and aids to the physician during treatment and examination of patient.Review physician’s orders, laboratory requests, and reports to physician as needed.Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor and Physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.Documents nursing history, physical assessment and services performed for patients.Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed byPhysician and/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction.Prepares room, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.Provides personal care to patients as needed.Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities.Reports drug reactions per policy.Reports faulty equipment per policy and notifies supervisor for repair.Responsible for completing occurrence reports.Responsible for complete, accurate transcription of orders and implementation of orders.Responsible for reporting of all patient information and status to the oncoming shift.Provides the appropriate care for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient and demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.Any other job duty as allowed by licensure.Attends in-service training at the request of their Director, including hospital orientation and Annual Skills Fair.Will be preceptor to new hires as requested.Complete other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:Current Texas Registered Nurse Licensure. Bachelor of Science in Nursing. BLS required within 30 days of hire; ACLS required within 90 days of hire; PALS required within 6 months of hire; TNCC required within 1 year of hire.RN License to practice as a professional Registered Nurse in the State of Texas or Active Multi-State RN Compact License, or GN Permit. (Employees with RN Compact Licensure are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date.)One year of nursing experience in Med/Surg, Critical Care and ED unit preferred.Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served as applicable.