RN Surgical Nights PRN

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is seeking an Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care for a designated patient group. The RN will routinely lead a team of care providers and report to the Director of the Surgical Unit. Texas RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required or pursued within specified timeframes.

Associates Degree in Nursing is required, with BSN preferred. Additional chemotherapy certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• RN must hold a current Texas license and BLS.
• ACLS within 6 months of employment is required.
• PALS within 12 months of employment is required.
• Chemotherapy certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to a group of patients for a designated time frame.
• Routinely lead a team of care providers.
• Report to the Director of Surgical Unit.

Skills

Patient care

Team leadership

Clinical judgment

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS within 6 months

PALS within 12 months

Chemotherapy certification preferred

Job description

Scope of Responsibility

Registered Nurses provide nursing care to a group of patients for a designated time frame and will routinely lead team of care providers.

Responsible to Director of Surgical Unit

Education

• Associates Degree Nurse or Bachelors of Science Nursing Degree

Training and Experience

• Current licensure with the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners
• Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Obtains and maintains ACLS within 6 months of employment
• Obtains and maintains PALS within 12 months of employment
• ONS training/certification for Chemotherapy Administration preferred
• 1 year previous experience preferred

Health and Background Requirements

• Employment contingent upon successful completion:
• Immunization Records

Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day)

Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day)

Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day)

Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day)

Not Applicable

Physical

• Sitting - occasionally
• Stationary Standing - continually
• Walking - continually
• Ability to be mobile - continually
• Crouching (bend at knees) - continually
• Kneeling/Crawling - occasionally
• Stooping (bend at waist) - continually
• Twisting (knees, waist, neck) - continually
• Turn/Pivot - continually
• Reaching overhead - continually
• Reaching extension - continually
• Pushing/Pulling - (Maximum weight: 35 lbs ) continually
• Lifting/Carrying - (Maximum weight: 35 lbs ) occasionally
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff - continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms - continually
• Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) - continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors - continually
• Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive - n/a
• Risk of electrical shock - continually
• Risk of Radiation - rarely
• Fumes or Airborne Particles - occasionally
• Chemicals - frequently
• Moving Mechanical Parts - occasionally
• Weather Conditions - n/a

Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks)

• Continually

Respirator Fit Testing Required

• Annually

Age of PatientPopulation Served

• Children 1 - 12 years
• Adolescents 13 - 18 years
• Adults 19 - 70 years
• Geriatrics 70+

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Nursing.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Basic Life Support

Pediatric Life Support

Registered Nurse

Preferred

Chemotherapy

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