Registered Nurse - Inpatient Med / Surg 5West - Med Surg

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Med / Surg 5West

We are searching for a Registered Nurse Med / Surg at our West Campus - someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide nursing care to patients having a diagnostic imaging study, ensuring patient comfort and safety while collaborating with the department to optimize patient throughput.

At West Campus, part of Texas Children's, we take pride in serving our community with a small-town feel backed by the resources of a larger organization. Our acute care units, 3 West and 5 West, cater to a diverse range of diagnoses requiring inpatient care. These include respiratory conditions, diabetes management (both new and established patients), pre-op and post-op medical and surgical care, orthopedic cases, neurological conditions, gastrointestinal and genitourinary issues, as well as hematology and oncology patients. We maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 : 4, and sometimes 1 : 3, ensuring quality care and attention for our patients.

Come join our team!

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or an associate's degree, technical diploma, or current enrollment in a nursing bridge program is required
• Current licensure with the Board of Nursing for the State of Texas or Nurse Licensure Compact and BLS certification are required
• One (1) year of professional nursing experience
• The ability to demonstrate positive and appropriate interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate good time and resource management skills
• Demonstrate flexibility
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
• Operate unit specific equipment
• Knowledge of the nursing process, critical thinking skills, PALS, ACLS and interdisciplinary collaboration

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards

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