Registered Nurse RN Med Surg Telemetry
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and the standards of practice for the applicable state and specialty. Working with medical providers and the care team, the nurse delivers personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The nurse advocates for patients, families, and caregivers and supports positive patient experiences and clinical outcomes. The role is part of an organization that values nurses’ contributions to patient care through collaborative relationships with managers, hospital councils, and national nursing initiatives. The opening is for RN II Two North Med Surg Tele at Methodist Hospital Metropolitan.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or Registered Nurse Diploma.
- Six months of experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients on admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting changes in patient status.
- Perform procedures, monitoring, and other functions as ordered by medical providers, and document care administration thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
- Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action in response to unintended medication effects.
- Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and work to resolve them.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology to ensure understanding.
- Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to deliver personalized, comprehensive care.
- Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers and support positive clinical outcomes and patient experiences.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
