Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital | Nacogdoches, TX

IMC- Intermediate Care Unit (Step Down)
Full Time Registered Nurse| Full Benefits Package
7p-7a Night Shift 

About US:
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital- Celebrating 90 years of caring for our community and surrounding communities. Our outstanding team combines compassion and kindness with the latest technology and advanced treatments to deliver care. Services Include: Cardiac Services, FastTrack, ICU, Incontinence Therapy, Medical Imaging, Nutrition Services, Physical rehabilitation, Stroke Action Plan, Surgery, Women and Children’s including Level 1 NICU.

At Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, we recognize and reward you for your contributions; we have a highly qualified, smart, and ambitious team making a difference in our patient’s lives. Our culture of ownership and transparency empowers our team to achieve goals. We have new transformative owners, for all those on board, it’s going to be a challenging and a rewarding journey and we are just getting started. www.nacmem.org

Position Purpose:

As a Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intermediate Care (IMC) Unit, you will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating care. You will be responsible for directing, monitoring and evaluating the care delegated to non-licensed personnel on the team.

Position Summary (not all inclusive)

• Perform and document patient assessments at the time of the admission.
• Create a plan of care, including discharging plans, revise the plans based ont eh patient's response to treatment and regularly evaluate plans for effectiveness.
• Document the outcomes of nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Provide educational materials to patients and families on care and treatments.
• Administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy.
• Perform venipuncture, administer and maintain IV fluids and IV medications.
• Review all new physician orders , ensure orders are carried out and documented correctly, verify that other departments are notified of orders and services.
• Provide accurate and relevant patient information reports to the Nurse Leader and to the oncoming shift to ensure continuity of care.

OUR COMMUNITY:  

Welcome to Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas and the official Garden Capital of Texas. Nacogdoches is home of the Texas Blueberry Festival. Nacogdoches is a 300-year-old city known as “The Oldest Town in Texas.” It’s located in the heart of Deep East Texas almost equidistant between Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and Shreveport, Louisiana.

Nestled between three national forests and only a short drive from two of the largest lakes in Texas, Nacogdoches is home to Stephen F. Austin State University and has a population of 33,000. Also designated the Garden Capital of Texas, Nacogdoches is recognized for its natural beauty, creeks and trails Nacogdoches has long been a live music destination, and remains that today! Classic old venues make for great music, dancing and enjoying a night on the town. Take in livejazz poolside, dance at a local dance hall or simply relax and reconnect at a local wine bar.

Minimum Requirements:

• Texas Registered Nurse License (or compact ) without restrictions.
• BLS (CPR) Certified.
• ACLS Certified within 6 months.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.