Registered Nurse , MedSurg PRN- Days

Townsen Memorial Hospital•Humble, TX

About The Position

Townsen Memorial Hospital in Humble is seeking a PRN Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse for day shifts. The Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Inpatient Unit admits patients to the clinical area and provides nursing care to medical and post-operative patients, assisting with individualized nursing care plans. The unit uses a teamwork-based staffing model; employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may perform duties outside their usual responsibilities as staffing and patient needs change. The nurse helps maintain a clean, therapeutic environment; prepares patients for procedures; assesses and monitors patient status; carries out physician orders; documents care; and supports patients and families. The position works collaboratively with clinical staff to ensure patient needs are met and orders are completed accurately and promptly. Compensation will be determined based on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity, and market data. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Requirements

Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license issued by the State of Texas; license must remain active and unencumbered while employed.
Associate’s degree in Nursing or a related field.
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
One year of experience in a peri-operative and inpatient environment.
Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications.
Strong attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.
Ability to follow, plan, and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient condition.
Compliance with facility policies and procedures and continuing and mandatory education programs.
Practice nursing within the scope of the Texas Nurse Practice Act and accept responsibility and accountability for personal actions.
Appropriate communication skills for collaborative nursing.
Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally, when priorities or a patient’s condition changes.
High stress tolerance and ability to remain calm and effective in stressful situations.
Flexibility and adaptability to change and variety in the workplace.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Ability to maintain organized systems that support timely patient flow.
Ability to clean, maintain, and make minor adjustments to equipment.
Professional patient interaction skills, customer service, and phone etiquette.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Outlook, Excel, and Word, and Vision (EMR).
Energetic and willing to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and therapeutic environment in pre-operative, post-operative, observation, and inpatient areas.
Provide patients with instructions as directed by a physician or physician assistant.
Ensure necessary supplies and equipment are available and in good working order.
Assist with patient admission and prepare patients for scheduled procedures.
Perform initial assessments, determine nursing needs, and communicate additional discharge needs when applicable.
Explain nursing procedures and actions to help reduce patient anxiety.
Identify patients’ physical and mental status and monitor their medical condition; report significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist.
Ensure surgical consent, pre-operative test results, and History and Physical are in the medical record before a proposed procedure.
Make pre-operative and post-operative calls to patients.
Report important health history information to the House Supervisor and/or physician.
Provide emotional support to patients and family members as necessary.
Document care and other required information accurately, concisely, and precisely in the medical record and other records.
Implement physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Educate patients and family members.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with patients, families, visitors, and Center employees.
Maintain clinical competencies, including general, age-specific, and drug-administration competencies.
Apply clinical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills and make decisions using an evidence-based analytical approach.
Plan for routine events and anticipate, prevent, manage, and evaluate emergent situations.
Complete patient-care responsibilities promptly and accurately.
Use downtime efficiently, remain aware of teammates’ workloads, and respond positively to requests for assistance.
Adapt to unexpected changes and various work schedules to support high-quality care.
Protect patient and family privacy and maintain record confidentiality in accordance with policies, procedures, and HIPAA requirements.
Follow workplace safety rules, promptly report accidents, correct minor safety hazards, and communicate identified hazards to peers and management.
Follow Center and departmental policies and procedures and company standards of business conduct.
Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure care needs are met and orders are carried out accurately, promptly, and completely.
Perform other assigned duties to support the hospital.