Registered Nurse - Med/Surg (Nights)

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (Nights)

Texas Institute for Surgery LL SURG - Dallas, TX 75231

Description

Shift time: 6:45pm - 7:15am

The Staff RN of the Medical/Surgical Unit provides high-quality, evidence-based care to a diverse patient population, including those recovering from orthopedic, spine, ENT, ophthalmology, cosmetic, urology, oral maxillofacial and other surgeries as scheduled, as well as patients undergoing medical substance abuse detoxification. The Staff Nurse adheres to the standards of care and practice and acts as a resource to other staff members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Deliver safe, high-quality direct patient care to patients across a broad range of medical/surgical needs.
2. Assess, plan, document, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for patients in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
3. Monitor and manage post-operative patients, including wound care, pain control, mobility assistance, drain/catheter maintenance, respiratory and cardiac function. Respond appropriately to medical emergencies as needed.
4. Provide care and support for patients undergoing medical detox, including vital signs monitoring, withdrawal assessments, and symptom management.
5. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with hospital policies.
6. Educate patients and their families about procedures, post-operative care, detox support, discharge planning, and overall health maintenance.
7. Communicate effectively with physicians, therapists, case managers, and all other healthcare professionals in the interdisciplinary team.
8. Accurately document patient care, assessments, interventions and all other appropriate information in accordance with hospital policies in the electronic health record (EHR).
9. Adhere to infection control, safety protocols, and hospital policies. Maintains a working knowledge and thorough understanding of all equipment and utilities and provides knowledgeable guidance and evaluation of the environment of care management including life safety (fire prevention), security, hazardous materials and waste management, emergency preparedness, infection control, and the safe use of medical equipment and utilities.
10. Must work within scope of practice. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education & Training:
  • Associate's degree in nursing required
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• Experience:
  • 1-2 years of acute care experience as a Registered Nurse (experience in Med/Surg, Spine, Ortho, ENT, or Medical Detox is preferred).
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  • Current RN license in the state of Texas
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as employees may occasionally be required to operate a company vehicle. Reasonable accommodations may be provided as required by law.
• Key Skills:
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Attention to detail and follow through.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.