Legent Health is looking for RN-Med Surg to join our team. We seek talented partners transforming healthcare, one patient at a time.
Minimum Requirements
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Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
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Current nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board.
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Minimum of one (1) year Med/Surge experience but will consider a new grad.
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Current and active CPR certification.
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Psychiatric and/or Clinical Detox experience preferred
Compensation and Benefits
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COMPETITIVE PAY
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VISION
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MEDICAL
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DENTAL
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PTO Accrued
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401K
Position Summary
The Med-Surg RN is responsible provide care for primarily adult patients before and after surgical procedures; they also attend to those who are being treated with pharmaceuticals to manage illness. Due to the broad range of medical conditions Med/Surge Nurses will encounter, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions.
Position Responsibilities
Med/Surge Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Med/Surge Nurses include (but are not limited to):
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Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
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Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
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Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
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Educates patients on surgical procedures.
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Records patients’ medical information and vital signs.
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Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients and interprets and records electronic displays.
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Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology.
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Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients.
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Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs.
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Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs.
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Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.
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Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.
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Participates in discharge planning.
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Utilizes time management skills.
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Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
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Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
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Float among various clinical services, were qualified and competent.
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All other duties as assigned.
*****LEGENT HEALTH PROVIDES SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE TEXAS AND FLORIDA AREAS TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO SAN ANTONIO, AUSTIN, PLANO, CARROLLTON, FRISCO, HOUSTON, CONROE, TOMBALL, CORPUS CHRISTI, AND DELRAY BEACH *****
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