Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical Full-Time Days
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in the Medical Surgical Department at Texas Health Dallas, caring for patients admitted to a 23-bed Medical Surgical/Observation unit. The unit cares for medical patients and patients who have undergone general surgery. The nurse delivers care using the Nursing Process, incorporates age-specific safety and infection-control measures, and helps maintain continuity of care across shifts, hospitals, and expedited out-of-hospital transfers. This is a full-time days position, with hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The posting describes a supportive team environment, a strong Unit Based Council, and opportunities for growth.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma or an associate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
- One year of experience as a registered nurse or completion of an RN residency program.
- Registered Nurse (RN) credential upon hire.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) before providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly.
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, maintained annually within 90 days.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient care utilizing the Nursing Process.
- Assess patients.
- Plan patient care.
- Intervene as appropriate.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
- Incorporate age-specific safety and infection-control measures into patient care.
- Initiate action to meet patients’ and/or significant others’ information needs.
- Maintain continuity of patient care between shifts and hospitals, and while expediting out-of-hospital transfers.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible spending
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
