Registered Nurse Inpatient Full Time

Surgery Partners Careers•McKinney, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides inpatient nursing care, performing ongoing, systematic assessments and developing and implementing goal-directed care plans based on nursing diagnoses and patient outcomes. The role works as part of a care team in a fast-paced environment and requires sound clinical judgment, flexibility, and the ability to respond calmly to emergencies. The position involves frequent exposure to chemical and radiation hazards and Category I exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Physical demands include regularly lifting or carrying over 20 pounds, pushing or pulling over 25 pounds, and standing or walking at least five hours per day. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited nursing program.
Current Texas RN license.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification or successful completion within 60 days of hire.
Two years of 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.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly lifting or carrying over 20 pounds, pushing or pulling over 25 pounds, and standing or walking at least five hours per day.

Nice To Haves

CMSRN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing, systematic assessments and data collection focused on patients’ physiologic, psychological, and cognitive status.
Formulate prioritized, goal-directed plans of care based on nursing diagnoses and desired patient outcomes.
Implement care knowledgeably, skillfully, and consistently using the nursing process.
Prioritize patient care according to essential patient needs and available resources, including time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
Respond efficiently and calmly to emergency patient situations, following established protocols, notifying appropriate people, and documenting events.
Apply knowledge of medical/surgical patient 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 in delivering patient care.
Maintain BLS and ACLS certification as required.
Attend mandatory in-services and participate in staff meetings.
Remain flexible and adaptable 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 professionally.
Assist with other duties when asked.