Registered Nurse Seasonal PRN MedSurg Tele

About the position

At Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients, and our nurses are at the forefront of this mission. We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse Seasonal PRN MedSurg Tele to join our healthcare family. This position is designed for nurses who are passionate about patient care and are looking for a flexible work schedule. As a Seasonal PRN Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. You will collaborate with medical providers and the care team to provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." The Seasonal PRN program runs from August 25, 2024, to April 5, 2025, and requires a commitment to work a minimum of 72 hours per pay period during this time. You will be expected to work four weekend shifts every four-week schedule period and two holiday shifts during the 32-week period. This role may require you to float to another facility within close geography if there is an emergent staffing need. As a Seasonal Staff member, you will be classified as PRN status, meaning there are no guaranteed hours, and you will not be eligible for benefits, except for the 401(k) and retirement contributions as per the PRN policy. In this role, you will perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act, with a focus on the cardiovascular service line. You will maintain a safe and therapeutic Telemetry environment, implement and direct care using the nursing process, and evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing process. Additionally, you will provide emotional support to patients and their families, delegate tasks to appropriate caregivers, and participate in department-specific initiatives and process improvements. Your leadership skills will be essential as you supervise new employees and maintain high-quality care for patients across various age groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act with emphasis on the cardiovascular service line.
• Use therapeutic communication in daily practice.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic Telemetry environment.
• Implement and direct care, using the nursing process with emphasis on the needs of individual Telemetry patients.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing process.
• Provide emotional support to the patient and significant others to make informed choices regarding health care.
• Delegate tasks to the appropriate caregiver.
• Participate in cardiovascular department specific initiatives and process improvement.
• Promote a supportive Telemetry environment.
• Provide supervision of new employees, patient care assistants, vocational nurses, nurse technicians, student nurses, and/or nurse externs.
• Maintain high quality (age specific) care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as assigned.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Associate's Degree required, BSN required within 24 months of hire into an RN position.
• Current RN license in the State of TX or compact license.
• Current BLS issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association required.
• Current ACLS issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association required.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience with cardiovascular/telemetry patients.
• Recent acute care experience required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a specialized cardiovascular or telemetry unit.
• Leadership experience in a nursing capacity.

Benefits

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