Registered Nurse Med/Surg Telemetry (FT Nights)

White Rock Medical Center LLC • Dallas, TX

2h • Onsite

About The Position

White Rock Medical Center is seeking a compassionate, care-minded Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate 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 requires knowledge and skills appropriate to the age and acuity of patients served in the assigned unit.

The RN manages medical-surgical and telemetry-monitored patients, including monitoring telemetry and interpreting cardiac rhythms. The position is full-time, night shift, and may require floating to other units based on staffing needs.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Med-Surg or Telemetry experience.
• Ability to read and interpret EKG rhythms.
• ACLS certification; American Heart Association certification required or preferred depending 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 according to 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 exercise appropriate clinical judgment when patient conditions change.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers as needed.
• Float to other units as required based on staffing needs.
• Follow behavioral, communication, knowledge, and collaboration standards, including customer service practices, respectful and ethical conduct, HIPAA and patient-rights requirements, standard precautions, and knowledge of emergency and safety procedures.

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