Medical Surgical Nurse (RN)

Atc•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

The ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL REGISTERED NURSE (RN) is a healthcare provider who through education and experience possesses a distinct body of knowledge and skills relative to the care of the adult patient across the lifespan who is experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical interventions. He/she applies general nursing knowledge in assessing, implementing, and evaluating patient response to general and specific conditions, general therapies and interventions. He/she initiates nursing care, health teaching, and health counseling that supports life and restores well-being. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the nurse practice act and under the direction and supervision of the appropriate client representative(s) on the assigned Adult Medical Surgical Unit.

Requirements

Current and unrestricted RN nursing license in the state of practice.
One year of experience as an RN in an Adult Medical Surgical Unit in the last three years.
Current CPR at least to the BLS level; and other health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies.
Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.
Conducts individualized patient assessment, prioritizing collection of data based on individual needs and condition.
Conducts ongoing nursing assessment as dictated by the patient’s condition and in accordance with client facility’s protocols.
Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care.
Performs appropriate treatments and therapies as ordered by physician in an appropriate and timely fashion.
Provides individualized patient and family teaching.
Documents patient assessments, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions
Initiates emergency measures according to adult and client resuscitation protocols.
Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility and staff in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
Advocates patient rights with respect to advance directives and organ donation.
Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift, as needed based on individualized patient assessment.
Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state specific requirements.
Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional Standards of Nursing Practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association or equivalent national organization.
Demonstrates ability to delegate effectively and appropriately.