Registered Nurse (RN)

Summary:

The competent Nurse, in a clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of patient care. This role involves providing both routine and complex care while focusing on long-range goals and plans. The Nurse will continually develop the ability to cope with and manage various clinical contingencies and will be responsible for making appropriate assignments and delegating tasks to other care providers to effectively manage patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of applicable competencies, including Leadership roles.
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, delivers nursing care utilizing the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of assigned patients.
• Addressees complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families according to their level of practice.
• Administers medications and treatments following established protocols; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of prescribed treatments.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided to ensure accurate medical records.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and caregivers while identifying relevant issues and resources.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is preferred.

Experience

• One year of experience in a related nursing specialty is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current BLS certification required (AHA only).
• Current ACLS certification required (AHA only).
• Registered Nurse License in the state of Texas or compact.

Position Requirements:

Education/Skills

• All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
• New hires will be precepted by a designated trained staff member, and initial onboarding requirements will be validated through successful completion of designated organizational entry competency validation and a MedSurg specific competency validation.
• Newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation. Skills and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program’s tracking software.
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements is mandatory.

Experience

• One year of experience in a related nursing specialty is preferred.

Work Schedule:

7 AM – 7 PM

Work Type:

Full Time