Staff Nurse

We operate a Level I trauma center, a children's hospital and a complete stroke center. We started in 1966 and have grown to about 1,500 people.

Overview:

This is a new role. The team has doubled in size over the past year. The Staff Nurse provides direct patient care, coordinates with physicians and therapy, and directs CNAs and techs on the shift. This position is on site in Denton.

What you'll do:

• Precept nursing students and new hires when assigned
• Chart assessments, interventions and I&O in Epic or Cerner in real time
• Administer medications, IV fluids and blood products per policy and provider orders
• Educate patients and families on new medications, wound care and discharge instructions
• Follow infection control, fall prevention and restraint policies
• Assess, plan and document care for an assigned group of patients each shift
• Give bedside shift report using SBAR and complete hourly rounding

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of acute care experience preferred; new grads considered for the residency program
• ACLS within 6 months of hire (PALS for pediatric units)
• BLS from the American Heart Association required at hire
• Ability to stand and walk for most of a 12-hour shift and lift or reposition patients with assistance

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Epic, including Rover or Haiku
• NIHSS certification for telemetry and step-down units
• Charge nurse or preceptor experience

Schedule: Weekend option: two 12-hour shifts, Saturday and Sunday

Salary range: $49.00 - $57.50/hr

What we offer:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Paid holidays
• Loan repayment assistance
• Employee discount

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you need an accommodation during the application process, let us know.

This position requires a background check.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Southside Health.