Job Description

**Description**

_Summary:_

The Acute Trauma Medical Surgical unit is a 40-bed mixed unit on the 5th
floor. This unit cares for the medical monitored patients as well as traumatic
injuries transferred from the ICU and Emergency Department. It also
specializes in post-operative care of patients with acute and chronic
gastrointestinal and urologic procedures. The unit is known for being The
Center of Excellence for the care of bariatric surgery patients. For the
40-bed unit, there is usually 3-4 PCTs scheduled each shift for nursing
support. There is a Mobility Technician from the Physical Therapy Department
that is assigned to the Acute Trauma Medical Surgical unit to assist patients
with becoming mobilized. The unit also has a certified wound care nurse who
makes rounds on every patient weekly to ensure wound care is covered.

A Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient
care through the process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation
and evaluation. In addition, the Registered Professional Nurse prescribes,
delegates, coordinates, supervises and evaluates patient teaching and the
activities of the ancillary nursing personnel while maintaining the standards
of professional nursing. The Registered Nurse is able to provide direct and
indirect care to patients.

_Requirements:_

A. EducationSkills

Graduate of a State Board accredited School of Nursing or equivalent.

B. Experience

At least 1 year of acute hospital experience required.

C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

Current RN license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of
Texas.

American Heart Association BLS – within two (2) weeks of employment
ACLS – preferred within eight (8) weeks of employment

_Work Type:_

Full-time
12 hour shifts


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