RN, Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

Davita Inc. • Beeville, TX, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients. The RN prepares equipment and assists physicians during examinations and treatments. The RN administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors patient vital signs. The RN observes and maintains records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress.

The RN participates as primary nurse, associate nurse, team member, or team leader in the planning and implementing of patient care. The RN directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic techniques and procedures. The RN offers leadership and direction to all support staff within the department.

Our Medical Surgical department has an average daily census of 14, and a monthly census of about 80-100. We treat patients with a wide variety of medical issues including Pneumonia, Cellulitis, COPD, Diabetes, Heart Failure, Renal Failure, Chest Pain, and Liver Failure. We are a team that enjoys supporting each other and working together with a vision. We participate in community events to educate our local population on preventive care and collaborate with city and county leaders to provide the needed resources to our community. We welcome and precept new graduate nurses from our local college as well as newcomers to the area.

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Able to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care.
One-year experience in nursing preferred.
Current Texas State RN License
CPR (American Heart Association)
ACLS (American Heart Association) within 6 months of hire/transfer date
PALS (American Heart Association) within 18 months of hire/transfer date.
NIHSS required within 90 days of hire/transfer date.

Work Type:

Full Time

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