About this opportunity
North Texas Medical Center lists this Registered Nurse-Medical/Surgical opportunity in gainesville, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Overview
Medical Surgical Unit Charge Nurse – Night Shift, Full‑time.
Department
Medical Surgical Unit
Responsibilities
Provide direct and indirect patient care in the medical‑surgical setting.
Ensure the quality of care during the shift and coordinate multidisciplinary communication with social services, physicians and other departments.
Make assignments and manage admissions in accordance with census demands.
Serve as a role model for staff through professional and effective communication.
Practice within American Nurses Association standards, including collaboration, leadership, communication and quality of practice.
Perform head‑to‑toe assessments on all patients and regularly reassess pain and medication efficacy.
Revise plans of care based on patient response to treatment and evaluate overall effectiveness.
Perform waived testing (point‑of‑care testing, glucometers) and interpret results, taking appropriate action.
Administer medications correctly, following the six medication rights to reduce errors.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Worksite address
gainesville, TX, 76240, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.