Registered Nurse Med/Surg Telemetry (FT Nights)

White Rock Medical Center • Dallas, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

White Rock Medical Center is a community-based hospital serving Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, and surrounding areas. The Registered Nurse provides and coordinates patient-centered care in a combined Med/Surg Telemetry setting. The RN coordinates care to achieve desired outcomes, participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership by delegating and working cooperatively with ancillary nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members. The role maintains professional nursing standards and performance in the clinical setting and provides care appropriate to the age and acuity of patients served in the assigned unit.

The RN manages medical-surgical and telemetry-monitored patients, monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms, administers medications, documents care in the EMR, and responds to changes in patient condition. The role also supports admissions, discharges, and transfers, and may float to other units as staffing needs require. This is a full-time night position.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of RN experience.
• Active RN license in the State of Texas.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

• Med-Surg or Telemetry experience.
• Ability to read and interpret EKG rhythms.
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association, required or preferred based on unit needs.
• BSN.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document patient data objectively and professionally.
• Communicate pertinent patient information throughout the shift and during handoff.
• Document all aspects of the nursing process accurately and promptly in the EMR.
• Monitor telemetry patients, interpret cardiac rhythms, and respond appropriately to changes in condition.
• Prioritize care for Med-Surg and Telemetry patients based on acuity.
• Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with Texas Board of Nursing standards and facility policy.
• Implement the Plan of Care from admission and update it daily based on patient needs.
• Provide patient and family education about diagnosis, treatment, telemetry monitoring, and discharge planning.
• Use SBAR to communicate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Promote patient safety through fall precautions, infection control, and core measure compliance.
• Perform blood glucose monitoring and ensure glucometer quality-control compliance.
• Use the Alaris IV pump with correct programming and guardrail compliance.
• Respond urgently and use appropriate clinical judgment when a patient's condition changes.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers as needed.
• Float to other units as required by staffing needs.
• Follow behavioral and customer-service standards, including AIDET principles, prompt responses, and respectful interactions.
• Follow HIPAA and patient-rights policies, compliance requirements, standard precautions, and hospital safety and emergency procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and demonstrate knowledge of the role in disaster response, fire procedures, emergency codes, and environment-of-care programs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Employee programs and events.
• Paid Time Off.
• Five company holidays and two floating holidays.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefits such as short-term disability and long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree