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Ntmconline lists this Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - Full-Time Nights (7p-7a) opportunity in gainesville, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - Full-Time Nights (7p-7a)
Job Category : Clinical
Requisition Number : REGIS
Full-Time
Locations
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North Texas Medical Center
Gainesville, TX 76240, USA
Description
Seeking a RN that provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting. Communicates with physicians/Nurse Manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.
Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes: pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and the general patient population.
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plain daily for effectiveness.
Ability to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing, glucometers) per Clinical Laboratory’s and the resident care unit’s policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret results of waived tests; take appropriate action on waived test results.
Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care of patient’s age.
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
Follows the six (6) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level licensure.
Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
Current RN license in the State of Texas
Current BLS Certification
ACLS Certification within first 90 days
NIHSS certification within first 90 days
Previous MedSurg experience preferred
NTMC is a tobacco and drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Education
Required
Associates or better in Nursing.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Basic Life Support
RN
Preferred
ACLS
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Worksite address
gainesville, TX, 76240, US
Who can apply
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