About the job RN Medical Surgical
Position Title: RN Medical Surgical
Location: Waco, Texas
Shift: 12 HR Nights
Shift Per Week: 3
Scheduled Hours: 36
Shift Start Time: 07:00 PM
Shift End Time: 07:00 AM
Minimum Rate Per Hour: $32
Maximum Rate Per Hour: $53
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates, and more
- Immediate access to time off benefits
Your well-being is our top priority. Visit our benefits site to learn about all of our programs that support mind, body, and spirit.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Registered Nurse, you will oversee patient care provided by the healthcare team using a professional practice model. Your responsibilities include patient assessment, recognizing health issues, creating care plans, and assessing patient responses.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Conduct detailed clinical assessments, prioritize patient and family needs, create, implement, and evaluate care plans. Adjust plans to reach desired outcomes.
- Build relationships, manage discomfort, and maintain professionalism in therapeutic connections with patients and families.
- Create care plans reflecting values to aid in resolving issues.
- Educate patients, families, nurses, and community members to empower them with knowledge for better healthcare choices. Regularly assess and document learning needs.
- Work with colleagues and the community to implement care plans, delegate tasks carefully, and follow up promptly.
- Use different strategies for problem-solving with patients, families, and staff. Recognize limitations and prioritize safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning and delivery.
- Achieve goals through teamwork, recognize contributions, commit to growth, and contribute to peers' development. Show community service commitment.
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE
- A deep understanding of nursing and patient care standards, as well as procedures.
- Knowledge of nursing laws, rules, standards, and guidelines in your area. Understand hospital procedures and rules.
- Proficiency in medical terms, focusing on health, disease prevention, management, common medications, and their side effects.
- Respect for medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
- Exceptional communication skills, allowing for clear expression of thoughts both verbally and in writing.
- Positive social skills to facilitate interactions with a diverse range of parties.
- Excellent problem-solving capabilities, driving effective critical thinking.
- Basic computer skills, encompassing areas such as Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical documentation, and email.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an Accredited Program
- Specialized field of study should be nursing
- A current and valid nursing license
- Must have BLS certification or obtain it within 30 days of starting in this role
Consider joining our team and making an impact in delivering exceptional healthcare.