Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Full Time Night Shift

Company: UT Health North Campus Tyler
Location: Tyler
Posted on: September 30, 2024

Job Description:

Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our Medical Surgical team at UT Health North Campus Tyler. As a Registered Nurse, you will provide high-quality patient care, work collaboratively with the healthcare team, and contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.Essential Duties

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document the daily care of assigned patients.
• Identify nursing diagnosis/patient care needs, individualize care plan, and revise plan of care as needed.
• Execute physician's orders for all assigned patients; administer medications and treatments and deliver population-specific competent nursing care in accordance with UTHSCT's policies, procedures, and standards.
• Perform routine technical procedures/skills in specialty area assigned.
• Perform and report Point of Care testing.
• Provide basic patient/family instruction and healthcare teaching.
• Promote positive guest and patient relations.
• Respect and support patient rights.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Attend/participate in unit meetings/activities and support the philosophy and goals of the unit department and organization.
• Required to maintain competency in the patient safety functions related to their position.
• Completion of Annual Mandatory Training, TB testing, and required licensure and certifications before expiration date.
• Other duties as assigned.Physical Requirements
  • Constantly sitting or standing.
  • Frequently moving about the work area to access documents, equipment, or people.
  • Frequently operating machinery such as computer, copier or printer.
  • Constantly communicating effectively, exchanging accurate information, using judgment.
  • Frequently transporting objects and people less than 50 lbs as well as more than 50 lbs.Essential Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
    • Acts as a preceptor, as needed.
    • Serves as a patient advocate; may require assistance in difficult situations.
    • Performs and reports Point of Care testing.
    • Performs proper aseptic technique, isolation procedures, and infection control measures.
    • Required to maintain competency in the patient safety functions related to their position.
    • Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.Required Education/Experience
      • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
      • BSN preferred.
      • Two years experience as a registered nurse in ICU or Medical/Surgical preferred.
      • Electronic Health Record experience preferred.
      • Bilingual a plus.Required Licenses/Certifications
        • Must possess and maintain a current RN license to practice in Texas.
        • Must possess and maintain current CPR Healthcare Provider.
        • ACLS/PALS preferred at hire.

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