PRN Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - Floor 1

apartment Prime Healthcare location_onHarlingen, TX 78550, US

Overview

We are seeking a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, sometimes referred to as a Med Surge RN. These Registered Nurses (RN) play an important role in our hospital by providing comprehensive care to patients who are recovering from surgery, managing acute and chronic illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures. Med-surg nurses are considered the backbone of hospital nursing due to the variety and volume of patients they manage. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Shift’s Available:  Days

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: 12 hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance benefit plan

401K

Sick leave accrual

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

Conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health

Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions

Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status

Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions

Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met

Provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.

Communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.4. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.5. Ventilator Management experience preferred.6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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