Registered Nurse - MED SURGICAL

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides nursing care services in accordance with the policies of MHS and directives of the medical staff.

Possess the ability to comprehend and follow written or verbal instruction or directions. Adheres to MHS

Standard Precaution policy and procedure. Performs other duties as requested by supervisor. Work with

supervisors, other department managers and medical staff in order to provide the best patient care

possible.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interviews patient to determine medical problems/condition and documents in chart for Physician.

Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay

apprehension.

Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.

Prepares equipment and aids to the physician during treatment and examination of patient.

Review physician’s orders, laboratory requests, and reports to physician as needed.

Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.

Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor and Physician of

patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.

Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and

assess condition of patient.

Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.

Documents nursing history, physical assessment and services performed for patients.

Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by

Physician and/or hospital policy including patient and family instruction.

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Rotates among various clinical services of the hospital.

Prepares room, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for procedures.

Provides personal care to patients as needed.

Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities.

Reports drug reactions per policy.

Reports faulty equipment per policy and notifies supervisor for repair.

Responsible for completing occurrence reports.

Responsible for complete, accurate transcription of orders and implementation of orders.

Responsible for reporting of all patient information and status to the oncoming shift.

Responsible for making patient assignments to the appropriate personnel and communicating with

Nursing On-call supervisor.

Provides the appropriate care for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient and

demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

Any other job duty as allowed by licensure.

Attends in-service training at the request of their Director, including hospital orientation and Annual Skills

Fair.

Will be preceptor to new hires as requested.

Complete other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

Current Texas Registered Nurse Licensure. Bachelor of Science in Nursing. BLS required within 30 days of

hire; ACLS required within 90 days of hire; NRP required within 90 days of hire; PALS required within 6

months of hire.

RN License to practice as a professional Registered Nurse in the State of Texas or Active Multi-State RN

Compact License, or GN Permit. (Employees with RN Compact Licensure are required to obtain Texas RN

License within 90 days of hire date.)

One year of nursing experience in Med/Surg unit preferred.

Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and

department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served as applicable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.

Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time.

Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, lift and pull as needed especially in fulfilling job responsibilities.