Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

MLR (MLee Recruiting) is looking for a dedicated Nursing Specialist to join a respected acute-care hospital located near Abilene, Texas, in a full-time, permanent position!

Compensation: $65,426 - $90,821 per year

Nursing Specialist Duties

• Patient Evaluations: Perform comprehensive assessments, addressing health concerns to identify specific care requirements.
• Health Documentation: Maintain detailed records of medical histories, current symptoms, and patient health status.
• Patient Comfort & Preparation: Ensure patients are comfortable and well-informed before exams or treatments.
• Medication and Treatment Administration: Safely administer prescribed medications and treatments, keeping an eye out for side effects or adverse reactions.
• Collaborative Care Planning: Partner with the healthcare team to create and revise individualized care plans.
• Wound Treatment: Provide care for wounds, including cleaning and dressing as necessary.
• Procedure Support: Assist medical staff during various procedures, ensuring efficiency and patient safety.
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Handle and monitor medical equipment, ensuring it is safe and functional.
• Specimen Collection: Gather blood, urine, and other samples for laboratory testing.
• Patient and Family Education: Guide patients and families on treatment plans, answering questions and addressing any concerns.
• Supervision of Nursing Staff: Manage and mentor LPNs, nursing aides, and students to maintain high-quality patient care.

Work Hours

• Night shifts, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• RN License: Must have an active Registered Nurse license.
• CPR-BCLS Certification: Required prior to beginning patient care.
• Specialty Certifications (to be acquired within designated timelines):
  • Critical Care: ACLS within six months; NRP within six months.
  • Labor & Delivery: ACLS within six months; NRP within six months.
  • NICU: NRP within six months.
  • Pediatrics: PALS or ENPC within eighteen months.

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