What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - Floor 1 position at Harlingen Medical Center?
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:
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
Education, Experience, Training
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
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
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- C onduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health
- M onitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions
- R ecognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status
- S afely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions
- A ct as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met
- P rovide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.
- C ommunicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
Education, Experience, Training
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
- Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
- Ventilator Management experience preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
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