Registered Nurse Med/Surg
Job Description
REF:#432eb8857f9ef31b *Med/Surg – Acute Care RN**Summary:*
The competent *Registered Nurse*, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.
*Responsibilities:*
* Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
* Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
* Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
* Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
* Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.
*Job Requirements:*
* *Education/Skills*
* Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
* *Experience*
* 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
* *Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications*
* BLS required
* RN License in state of employment or compact
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $29.00 – $46.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Medical-Surgical
Physical Setting:
* Acute care
* Inpatient
* Level III trauma center
Ability to Commute:
* Texarkana, TX 75501 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Texarkana, TX 75501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person