What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Med/Surg Telemetry position at Methodist Richardson Medical Center?
Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry Job Description
Responsibilities:
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected;
- Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care;
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals;
- Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department;
- Assists physicians during examinations and procedures;
- Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse;
- Performs a variety of tasks;
- Communicate and educate patients and families;
- Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team;
- Carries out physician orders;
- Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs;
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required;
- Monitors, records and communicates patient condition;
- Assesses, and plans for the care of assigned patients.
Requirements:
- An Associate Degree from an accredited school of Nursing, BSN preferred;
- Current Texas RN licensure;
- Previous RN experience, preferred;
- Current BLS Certification.
Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Medical-Surgical
- Telemetry
Physical Setting:
- Acute care
- Hospital
- Inpatient
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Overtime pay
Ability to Commute:
- Dallas, TX 75237 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dallas, TX 75237: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $35
