RN Medical-Surgical

Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance Paid Time Off 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Address 608 N KEY AVE City LAMPASAS State Texas Postal Code 76550 Job Description Assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive care plans with a multidisciplinary team in collaboration with patients and families. Conducts thorough assessments of patients' goals, biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, and discharge planning needs. Acts as a liaison to post-hospital care providers and community health resources. Manages patient transitions through the system, transferring accountability upon discharge. Attends practice group meetings and participates in regular peer reviews. Recognizes and responds to life‑threatening situations according to protocol. Utilizes management skills to supervise, evaluate, and review patient care activities, ensuring quality care and adherence to nursing standards. Provides constructive feedback and instruction to staff to enhance productivity and service quality. Administers medications, IV fluids, and treatments accurately according to physician orders and nursing policies. Implements and manages emergency procedures, including Code Blue and life‑threatening dysrhythmias. Documents patient care accurately, including drug allergies, lab data, diagnostic tests, and patient education. Maintains a clean, safe patient environment and ensures proper use and documentation of supplies and equipment. Follows CDC guidelines for sterile technique and isolation, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand hygiene according to policy, and enforces safety regulations. Exemplifies AdventHealth’s core values of Keep Me Safe, Make It Easy, Love Me, and Own It through behavior. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts, and techniques central to nursing. Independent professional judgment on clinical issues; seeks supervisory input when needed. Compliance with all safety and infection control policies to prevent injury; instigates emergency measures for patient deterioration. Responsibility for department supplies and equipment; efficiency in time management and resource utilization. Continuous interface with employees, physicians, and patients; maintains relationships with community agencies. Experience working with pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients; handles aggressive and violent outbursts; works weekends, irregular hours, holidays, extended hours; lifts patients and supplies. Uses sound professional judgment and critical‑thinking skills in clinical situations. Provides quality patient care while prioritizing multiple duties during stressful situations. Utilizes assessment, re‑assessment, and critical‑thinking skills for changes in patient outcomes; basic computer skills. Knowledge of professional nursing principles, techniques, and pharmacology for medication administration. Maintains effective working relationships with health professionals and others. Effective verbal and written communication to direct nursing services and encourage open exchange of ideas. Mental and emotional stability, courteous and calm approach to all contacts. Personal qualities: kindness, compassion, integrity, respect, humor, discretion, confidentiality. Proficiency in critical thinking/problem‑solving, teamwork, tact, conflict resolution, organization, multitasking, prioritization. Leadership abilities, multi‑tasking, documentation within electronic medical record, clinical skills, bedside manner. Knowledgeable in patient care areas including health promotion and maintenance. Education Associate's of Nursing (Required) Field Of Study Nursing Work Experience 1+ years acute care experience (Preferred) Additional Information N/A Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) (Required) Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) (Required) Physical Requirements Physical Requirements: Please click the link below to view work requirements: Pay Range $33.28 - $61.91 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr