Location
Lewisville TX
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Department
Medical Surgical
Description
Top Client in need of Medical Surgical RN
The RN - Registered Nurse - Surgical - Med/Surg provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs.

• Carries out physician orders.

• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, monitors vital signs.

• Provides post-anesthesia recovery care for the patient.

• Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.

• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.

• Instructs and educates patients and families.

• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Licensure/Certifications:
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. Compact license is accepted.
Current Healthcare Provider ACLS and BLS issued by the American Heart Association required.
Education:
BSN Highly preferred
Will consider ADN candidate if candidate has several years of MS experience, must be enrolled for BSN within 6 months of hire and complete program within 36 months (3yrs). All ADN offers needs to be approved by the CNO
Experience:
MUST have 1 year's of recent acute MS experience to be considered
Special Notes:
20 Beds in Unit