Registered Nurse Inpatient Full Time

Surgery Partners, Inc•McKinney, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides inpatient nursing care, including ongoing assessment and data collection, care planning and implementation, prioritization of patient needs, and documentation. The role requires working effectively with the care team, responding to emergencies, carrying out physician orders, and maintaining required certifications and training. The position includes frequent exposure to chemical and radiation hazards and Category I exposure to blood-borne pathogens. The work environment is described as representative of the conditions encountered while performing the essential job functions; no further environment details are provided.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited nursing program.
Current Texas RN license.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification or successful completion within 60 days of hire.
2 years’ experience.
Organizational skills to function in a fast-paced OR environment.
Experience in phase II level of care.
Complete de-escalation training within 30 days of hire.
Able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds regularly and push/pull over 25 pounds regularly.
Able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
Frequently sit, converse, listen, use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms; close vision and ability to adjust focus are required.

Nice To Haves

Certification in CMSRN preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing, systematic assessment and data collection focused on patients’ physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status.
Formulate prioritized, goal-directed plans of care based on nursing diagnoses and patient outcomes.
Implement nursing care skillfully and consistently to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Prioritize patient care based on essential needs and available time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
Respond efficiently to emergency patient situations by following protocols, remaining calm, notifying appropriate people, and documenting events.
Apply knowledge of medical-surgical care, pain assessment, pharmaceuticals and anesthetic agents, laboratory values, safety and legal issues, and emergency equipment.
Identify and resolve problems effectively to support sound decision-making.
Complete timely, accurate, and concise documentation on the floor and in patient records.
Work as part of a team to deliver patient care.
Maintain BLS and ACLS certifications as required.
Attend mandatory in-services and participate in staff meetings.
Remain flexible and adaptive and accept and implement new ideas and approaches.
Treat patients equally in accordance with the hospital’s Patient Rights policy.
Review and carry out physician orders in an appropriate professional manner.
Assist with other duties when asked.