RN 2D Med Surg - PM FT - Med Surg

Company: Laredo Medical Center
Location: Laredo
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

RN 2D Med Surg - PM FTJob Description

Join our team! Laredo Medical Center's 2D Med Surg Unit provides 30 private patient rooms for specialized care for treating complex medical and surgical patients. Each RN reports directly to the unit's Director, while also having on-shift leadership enhanced by LMC's Charge RNs and/or Clinical Coordinators. Additional patient support is provided in each shift by Patient Care Techs, or Nurse Aids. Relocation and Sign-on Bonuses are available for qualified candidates. Skype or other Virtual Interviewing Processes (VIP) are available for out-of-town applicants. Read the full position description below.

* 25,000 sign on bonus to eligible RNs*

Sign On Bonus! $25,000.00

Relocation assistance Available

Virtual Interviews

Join our team! Laredo Medical Center's 2D Med Surg Unit provides 30 private patient rooms for specialized care for treating complex medical and surgical patients. Each RN reports directly to the unit's Director, while also having on-shift leadership enhanced by LMC's Charge RNs and/or Clinical Coordinators. Additional patient support is provided in each shift by Patient Care Techs, or Nurse Aids. Relocation and Sign-on Bonuses are available for qualified candidates. Skype or other Virtual Interviewing Processes (VIP) are available for out-of-town applicants.

Position's Purpose and Essential Functions:

Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures.

Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse.

Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills.

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
* Letter of Recommendations are preferred for applicants with less than 1 year of applicable experience in nursing.
* BLS (or obtained during orientation.
* Licensed as a R.N. by the Texas State Board of Registered Nurse Examiners.
* Preferred: one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
* ACLS, PALS, or NRP (or obtained within six months of employment) in required specialty. May be obtained within six months of hire cost-free at the Hospital.
* Handle with Care (or obtained within six months of employment) in required specialty.
* Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.

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