Job Title: RN Med Surg/Telemetry Nights
Department: Medical Surgical/Telemetry, 5th Floor
Unit Specifics: 25 beds, Patient Ratio: 5:1
Shift/Schedule: Full Time, Nights | (3) 12hr shifts | 7pm-7am
Preferred Skills: Cardiac experience, NIHSS experience
Working with: Diverse patient population and opportunity to develop nursing skills
Benefits
Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates, and more
Immediate access to time off benefits
Job Summary
- Oversee patient care using a professional practice model.
- Assess patient health, recognizing issues.
- Create care plans and evaluate patient responses.
- Coordinate patient travel and address healthcare needs.
- Prevent problems and delegate tasks in line with the Texas Nursing Practice Act and team competencies.
Essential Functions Of The Role
- Conduct thorough clinical assessments.
- Prioritize patient and family needs.
- Create, execute, and evaluate care plans, adapting to meet desired outcomes.
- Build professional relationships and manage patient discomfort.
- Maintain professionalism in therapeutic interactions.
- Create care plans that reflect patient values effectively.
- Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members.
- Regularly assess and document learning needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues to craft care plans.
- Delegate tasks carefully and follow up promptly.
- Employ diverse strategies for problem-solving prioritizing safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
- Achieve goals through teamwork, committing to growth and fostering peer development.
Key Success Factors
- Comprehensive understanding of nursing standards, procedures, and regulations.
- Knowledge of nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines.
- Proficiency in medical terminology.
- Adherence to nursing ethics and respect for patient privacy rights.
- Exceptional communication and social skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Basic computer proficiency.
- Commitment to a welcoming and supportive workforce environment.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an Accredited Program.
- Specialized field of study must be nursing.
- RN license.
- BLS certification, either upon hire or within 30 days of starting the role.
Skills: registered nurse,patient education,nihss experience,critical thinking,med surg,bls/cpr certification,team collaboration,patient care coordination,telemetry,cardiac experience,communication,care plan development,problem-solving,clinical assessments