Registered Nurse, Med/Surg (Part Time)
Location: Alice Hospital, Alice, Texas
Shift: Part Time w/ Benefits
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse specializing in Medical-Surgical care to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of patient assessment, medical documentation, and clinical procedures within a fast-paced hospital environment. This role offers an opportunity to deliver exceptional patient care across diverse medical-surgical units, ensuring safety, comfort, and optimal health outcomes. Candidates with experience in acute care, ICU, emergency medicine, and familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner are highly valued. Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate and expert nursing practice.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations to inform care plans.
- Administer medications and injections accurately following prescribed protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Utilize aseptic techniques during procedures such as IV insertions, catheter care, phlebotomy, and suturing to prevent infections.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, discharge planning, and case management for optimal recovery.
- Maintain detailed medical records and documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations and institutional standards.
- Operate medical equipment including ventilators, infusion pumps, and diagnostic tools such as laboratory analyzers and sonography devices.
- Provide patient education on health coaching, medication administration, pain management strategies, and post-acute care instructions.
- Ensure infection control practices are rigorously followed within all clinical settings including ICU, emergency room, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities.
Requirements
- Valid RN license in the state of practice with current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Proven experience in medical-surgical units within hospital settings or equivalent acute care environments.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner for accurate documentation and patient data management.
- Knowledge of ICD-10 coding standards for accurate medical records coding and billing processes.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing invasive procedures including IV infusion, catheterization, tube feeding management, and sterile processing techniques.
- Experience working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, behavioral health patients, and individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia care needs.
- Strong understanding of infection control protocols, HIPAA compliance, trauma medicine principles (Level I & II trauma centers), and critical care practices.
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments such as emergency rooms or ICU units while maintaining compassionate patient-centered care. Join our team to provide expert nursing services that enhance recovery outcomes while fostering a supportive environment for patients across all stages of their healthcare journey!
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Parental leave
Experience:
- Registered Nurse: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Registered Nurse License (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
