Job description

Staff RN/Registered Nurse
Dept: Med Surg Decatur
Average Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
Shift: 7-7, Days/Nights Vary

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This position has up to $10,000.00 extra pay available for Day shift 7a-7p and $15,000.00 extra pay available for Night shift 7p-7a. Must be a full-time Med/Surg RN for WHS and have a minimum of 1 year experience as a RN to be eligible.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates nursing care and patient/family education for the PEDIATRIC, ADULT, and GERIATRIC patients through the use of the nursing process; maintains positive working relationships with staff and other departments to provide optimal quality outcomes within the framework of professional nursing practice. These responsibilities are met according to hospital policy, hospital mission statement and the philosophy of the Department of Nursing. Basic arrhythmia/telemetry training.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Operationally, the Staff RN reports to the Unit Manager, Director and the House Supervisor, and administratively to the unit Director and the Chief Nursing Officer.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY: Demonstrate a knowledge base and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the condition and age of the patients served. The nurse must demonstrate familiarity with the principles of growth and development throughout the life cycle. The nurse must be able to assimilate basic knowledge and patient related data to perform a comprehensive and age appropriate assessment.

REQUIREMENTS: 1) Current Texas RN licensure 2) BLS 3) ACLS 4) PALS

Must have current licensure upon hire. New Hires will have 60 days to acquire the required CPR, ACLS, and PALS.

RECOMMENDED: 1) Specialty Certification

Physical requirements: Able to properly care for the patient population

OSHA TASK CATEGORY ONE: There is an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes during the performance of the job. Universal precautions must be observed, and protective devices worn by the employees when performing those tasks likely to cause exposure.

Employment standards include current requirements as determined by Federal, State, and Wise Health System policy. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Why Wise Health System?
At Wise Health System, we provide care because it’s personal for us – it’s about our patients and their families, our community, and our employees. Our success will result in transformed and improved lives through better health. We are passionate about the care we provide because we care deeply about the people receiving it. Does this sound like you? If so, we want to talk!

About Us
Wise Health System was established in 1967 as an authority of the City of Decatur located in Wise County, Texas and created to serve the population of Wise County as our primary market. Today, Wise Health System has 2,000+ employees and 200+ physicians and spans across 8 different counties in North Texas (911/EMS covers 900 sq miles). WHS is comprised of: Decatur East Campus (99 Med/Surg beds), Decatur West Campus (51 IP Rehab/BHU beds), Wise Health Surgical Hospital of Argyle (12 beds), Wise Health Surgical Hospital of Parkway (24 beds), Wise Health Emergency Center/Urgent Care Argyle, 18 Wise Health Clinics, 40+ secondary market locations, 5 therapy/sports medicine/fitness facilities, and 7 nursing home facilities.

• Wise Health System – East Campus
• Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
• ACC Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level IV Trauma Center
• Wise Health Surgical Hospital at Argyle
• Total Hip and Total Knee Center of Excellence
• Wise Health Surgical Hospital at Parkway
• Spine Center of Excellence

Benefits available to full-time employees:

• Company paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Aflac: Accident and Critical Care w/ Cancer Protection Plans
• Short term disability insurance
• Retirement Plan with a percentage matching contribution
• Generous PTO offering
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $5,250.00 per tax year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $31.50 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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