Registered Nurse - Med Surg; Nights

Position:Registered Nurse - Med Surg (Nights)

Location: Hospital - Houston, TX

Job :TMH
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We’re excited to announce the opening of our brand-new, state‑of‑the‑art hospital, designed to deliver exceptional care and innovation in every aspect of patient health. As we prepare to open our doors, we’re looking for passionate healthcare professionals and support staff to join our founding team.

Now hiring across all departments — apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

Townsen Memorial Hospital is looking for a Full‑Time Night Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Inpatient Unit to join our team, at our
Houston
, TX location! (77072).

The Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Inpatient Unit is responsible with admitting the patient to the clinical area and providing nursing care to the medical and post‑operative patient, as well as, assisting with the development of a nursing care plan specifically designed for the individual patient. The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

• A Ensures the pre‑operative, post‑operative, observation/inpatient area has a clean and therapeutic environment for all patients at all times. Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant
• Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working order
• Assist with the admission of the patient to the unit and prepares him/her for the scheduled procedure
• Makes initial assessment and determines the nursing needs of the patient, communicates additional discharge needs when applicable (transportation, durable medical equipment)
• Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety
• Identifies patient’s physical and mental status
• Monitors the patient’s medical condition and reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist
• Assures surgical consent, pre‑operative test results and History and Physical are in the medical record prior to proposed procedure
• Makes pre‑op and post‑op calls to patients
• Reports any important health history facts to the House Supervisor and/or physician
• Gives patients and family members emotional support as necessary
• Documents patient care delivered, accurately in the medical record
• Implements doctor’s orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Educates patients and family
• Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other Center employees
• Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy
• Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age specific and drug administration)
• Demonstrates clinical problem solving and critical thinking
• Makes decisions using evidence based analytical approach
• Plans for routine events and anticipates/prevents and manages/evaluates emergent situations
• Completes patient care responsibilities in a timely manner with accurate documentation Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical Inpatient Unit)
• Uses downtime efficiently, aware of team members workload and constantly helps and responds positively to requests for assistance from other team members
• Adapts to unexpected changes
• Effectively acclimate to various work schedules to achieve high quality of care
• Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records in accordance to policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements
• Follows all safety rules on the job. Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the work place
• Maintains established Center/Departmental policies and procedures
• Adheres to the company standards of business conduct
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Works in collaboration with all clinical staff to ensure care needs are met and orders are carried out accurately, timely, and completely
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support the hospital

• Knowledge of computer and relevant software…