RN - Med-Surg FT

WILSON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT•Floresville, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides general nursing care to patients in a hospital or similar healthcare facility. Under the direction of the manager, floats throughout medical/surgical areas and manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process and principles of primary nursing, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. The role may rotate among clinical services including surgery, orthopedics, outpatient and admitting, and pediatrics. The nurse may also fulfill the role of Charge RN.

Requirements

Current RN license in Texas or a compact state.
CPR and ACLS certifications.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of five years of medical/surgical clinical experience as a direct care provider; three years may be considered with strong recommendations.
Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing knowledge and skills.
Ability to care for multiple patients.
Flexibility in scheduling and moving among patient care areas.
Strong clinical assessment skills.
Willingness to fulfill the role of Charge RN.

Nice To Haves

BSN.
TNCC or ATCN certification.
ENPC or PALS certification.

Responsibilities

Explain procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation and understanding and reduce apprehension.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments using approved nursing techniques.
Prepare equipment and assist physicians during patient treatments and examinations.
Maintain awareness of patients’ comfort and safety needs.
Observe patients, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify a supervisor or physician of changes, reactions to drugs or treatments, and significant incidents.
Measure temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to identify deviations from normal and assess patient condition.
Respond to life-saving situations according to nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
Document nursing history and physical assessments for assigned patients.
Initiate patient education plans based on individualized needs and physician orders or hospital policy, including instruction for patients and families.
Rotate among clinical services such as surgery, orthopedics, outpatient and admitting, and pediatrics.
Prepare rooms, equipment, and supplies for surgery.
Assist in surgery by handing items to the surgeon or other medical practitioner.
Make beds and bathe and feed patients.
Participate in department or unit quality improvement activities.
Float throughout medical/surgical areas and provide care for multiple patients.
Fulfill the role of Charge RN as needed.