Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Job at LifePoint Health, Texas

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  • LifePoint Health
  • Texas

Job Description

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical at LifePoint Health summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Medical-Surgical coordinates comprehensive nursing care for patients, engages in patient and family education, and advocates for patients' needs. This role involves assessing patient conditions, developing individualized care plans, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The RN also participates in continuous improvement activities and serves as a mentor to new employees.

03114 RN - Med/Surg 
This position coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching, acts as a patient advocate and works as part of a team with ancillary and non-nursing departments. 
Reports to: Department Director 
FLSA: Non-exempt
Education: Associate’s Degree Nursing (ADN) Required; Bachelor’s Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred
License: Current Registered Nurse to practice/work in the state of TX
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire; 
Required Skills 
Ability to understand, communicate, and react effectively to patient and family needs
Critical thinking
Work well under pressure while keeping calm and maintaining customer focus
Essential Functions
1. Assesses the patient’s condition and nursing care needs
2. Sets goals and prescribes appropriate nursing interventions to meet physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of patients
3. Develops individual nursing care plans
4. Implements care plans and makes revisions as needed
5. Evaluates patient care outcomes
6. Collaborates with physicians and other hospital employees
7. Administers medications, treatments and therapies.
8. Communicates with patients and oversees provision of care.
9. Provides patients and/or family with instruction and education relevant to condition.
10. Accurately documents nursing observations, assessments, medications, treatments, and other care given.
Nonessential Functions
1. Maintains facility equipment, supplies and work areas.
2. Assists in the orientation of new employees
3. Coordinates and supervises activities of employees and department operations
4. Participates in performance/process improvement activities.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical, patient care, nursing care plans, healthcare, patient advocacy, collaboration, medication administration, critical thinking, BLS certification

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