Copy of Registered Nurse Inpatient Full Time

Surgery Partners•McKinney, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse acts as a patient advocate and provides continuity of care designed to meet individual patient needs. The role collaborates with other members of the healthcare team and supports the facility’s philosophy, objectives, and goals. The nurse assesses the needs of individual adult, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients. The position involves inpatient care in a fast-paced OR environment, including phase II level of care.

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.
Completion of De-escalation training within 30 days of hire.
Category I exposure to blood-borne pathogens and frequent exposure to chemical and radiation hazards.
Ability to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds regularly and push/pull over 25 pounds regularly.
Ability 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 also 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 a goal-directed, prioritized plan of care based on nursing diagnoses and patient outcomes.
Implement care knowledgeably, skillfully, and consistently through the nursing process to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Prioritize patient care according to essential patient needs and available resources, including time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.
Respond efficiently to emergency patient situations by following established protocols, remaining calm, informing 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.
Use effective problem identification and resolution skills 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 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 and follow the hospital’s Patient Rights policy.
Review and carry out physician orders in an appropriate, professional manner.
Assist with other duties when asked.