Registered Nurse (Nights)

Job Details: Job Location: Texas Institute for Surgery LL SURG - Dallas, TX, Position Type: Full-Time, Education Level: Associate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: 18:45 - 07:15, At Texas Institute for Surgery, exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people. As a physician-owned specialty hospital, we are committed to creating an environment where nurses are valued, respected, and empowered to provide exceptional care. Our nurses benefit from outstanding nurse-to-patient ratios, typically ranging from 1:3 to 1:4, allowing them to spend more time where it matters most: with their patients.

The Staff RN is supported by a Patient Care Technician (PCT) who assists with patient care activities and contributes to efficient unit operations. A dedicated Charge Nurse is assigned without direct patient care responsibilities, providing real-time clinical support, resource coordination, patient flow management, and assistance to nursing staff as needed throughout the shift. 

Our patient population primarily consists of individuals undergoing elective orthopedic, spine, ENT, cosmetic, ophthalmology, urology, oral & maxillofacial, and other specialty surgical procedures, as well as patients undergoing medical detoxification.

If you're looking for a nursing career that offers strong teamwork, supportive leadership, manageable patient assignments, and an exemplary culture, we'd love to meet you.

Required Qualifications:

Associate's degree in nursing
1+ years of acute care RN experience
Current RN license in the state of Texas
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as employees may occasionally be required to operate a company vehicle. Reasonable accommodations may be provided as required by law.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 1. Provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality nursing care to patients recovering from orthopedic, spine, ENT, ophthalmology, cosmetic, urology, oral & maxillofacial, and other specialty surgical procedures, including wound care, pain management, mobility assistance, drain and catheter management, and respiratory and cardiac monitoring.

2. Provide care and support for patients undergoing medical detoxification, including vital signs monitoring, withdrawal assessments, and symptom management.

3. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.

4. Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.

5. Educate patients and their families regarding procedures, post-operative care, detox support, discharge planning, and overall health maintenance. 

6. Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, case managers, and all other healthcare professionals in the interdisciplinary team.

7. Accurately document patient care, assessments, interventions and all other appropriate information in accordance with hospital policies in the electronic health record (EHR). 

8. Ensures compliance with infection control standards, safety protocols, hospital policies, and environment of care requirements, including life safety, security, hazardous materials management, emergency preparedness, and the safe use of medical equipment and utilities.

9. Must work within scope of practice. Performs other duties as assigned.