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NEWLY Increased RN Pay RatesDo you have the career opportunities you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the nation's largest provider of healthcare services as aRegistered Nurse - Med SurgWe offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and student loan repayment. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.HCA Houston Healthcare West – Houston, TX Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg HCA Houston Healthcare West is a full-service 266 bed hospital that provides a range of health services. It is recognized as a Certified Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and, under an affiliation agreement with The Woman’s Hospital of Texas, brings to its community The Woman’s Hospital of Texas at West Houston, a three-story cardiac and critical care tower. The Sugar Land Cancer Center and the Sugar Land Diagnostic Center, departments with HCA Houston Healthcare West, are located on the Southwest Freeway at the Williams Trace and Sugar Lakes exit. HCA Houston Healthcare West is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, part of the HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division. The division is a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, emergency centers and diagnostic imaging facilities in greater Houston, Corpus Christi and South Texas. Facilities include: 17 hospitals, nine ambulatory care centers, 13 off-campus emergency centers, and a regional transfer center. What you will do in this role:
Under the general direction of the Director/Manager the Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of safe and effective care to patients admitted for specialized care.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge regarding operation of patient-related equipment
Demonstrates proficiency in performance of job-related technical skills
Demonstrates current knowledge of medications, actions, contraindications, and adverse reactions.
Consistently attends and actively participates in unit meeting
Serves as a participant on Nursing service committees and/or unit projects
Accountable for maintaining and improving own professional nursing knowledge/competence through establishment of personal goals and continuous self-development
Uses job knowledge/proficiency of skills to successfully assist in orientation of new employees
Ensures personal safety and the safety of patients and visitor
Includes principles of infection control in nursing care implementation
Keeps self-informed of various changes and concerns through the use of Meditech, communication books, etc.
Demonstrates knowledge of Patient safety goals.
Completes other duties assigned
Adheres the Customer Service Principles of West Houston Medical Center
Supports hospital mission, objectives, decisions, and policies
Identifies and assists when a CNA is in need of RN assistance for completion of patient care assignmentsWhat qualification you will need:
Current license in Texas as a Registered Nurse
Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Previous RN experience in an acute care Medical Surgical setting, preferred
American Red Cross or America Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification
HCA Healthcare ranks on Fortune’s list of Most Admired Companies for three consecutive years and HCA ranks 63rd on the fortune 500 list. In addition Ethisphere named HCA as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We want you to join our tradition of excellence. Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you.If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. If you are highly qualified you will hear from one of our recruiters.We are actively interviewing so apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Job: Nursing - Professional Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical (Med Surg) Location: Texas-Houston-HCA Houston West Requisition ID: 00417-148567
Full-time