Registered Nurse RN Surgical IMU

HCA Healthcare - Webster, TX

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Webster, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Registered Nurse RN Surgical IMU at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a surgical intermediate care unit. This role involves collaborating with medical providers and the care team to provide comprehensive and compassionate care, advocating for patients and their families, and ensuring positive clinical outcomes. The position emphasizes the importance of assessing patient conditions, administering medications, and educating patients and caregivers about treatment plans and medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), ensuring thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing is required.
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License.
• Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• 1 year of RN experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Adoption assistance
• Family leave
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Pet insurance