Registered Nurse Phase Evenings - Post Op

Registered Nurse Phase I – FT – Evenings – Post Op – 16826

US:

TX:

Edinburg | NURSING & EDUCATION | Full Time

Posted 3 months ago

DHR Health – US:

TX:

Edinburg – Days

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing required (BSN preferred)
• Current registered nurse’s license in the State of Texas required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hire.
• NRP certification within six months of hire for Women’s Hospital employees.
• Job requires cross training to like areas.
• Willingness to be trained for charge nurse.
• Willingness to become a preceptor after two years of nursing experience.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Proficiency in English – verbal and written and computer skills required.

Ability to practice nursing as described by the American Nurses Association (2016): “the essential core of practice for the registered nurse to deliver holistic, patient-focused care.” Ability to utilize the best nursing process in the provision of nursing care including but not limited to administering treatments and medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care, collaborating with other health care providers and providing education to patients and/or significant others.

The successful candidate will be required to pass competencies for this position.

• Ensures care is delivered to each patient in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice.
• Performs family-centered evidence based nursing care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Implements physician’s orders in a safe and accurate manner.
• Assists with admitting, discharging and transferring patients.
• Transcribes and implements new physician orders.
• Adapts to the needs of the unit by demonstrating flexibility/adaptability.
• Maintains detailed and accurate records of nursing actions.
• Participates in health/therapeutic counseling, teaching/emotional support for patients and significant others.
• Makes rounds on assigned patients and prioritizes patient’s needs.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients and co-workers.
• Provides and receives reports in a status of patients at the change of shifts.
• Administers medication and therapies within the scope of safe nursing practice.
• Formulates, modifies and implements goal oriented patient care plans according to facility policies.
• Assumes responsibility to report clinical limitations or the need for assistance to the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Abides by the rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Adheres to policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
• Informs the charge nurse of any anticipated and/or actual issues/problems.
• Maintains current with all new policies and procedures published.
• Provides direction to non-licensed nursing staff in the delivery of patient care.
• Anticipates potential problems, situations and intervenes to offset any adverse impact.
• Contacts the organ procurement organization in order to satisfy regulatory requirements for the determination of medical suitability for organ, tissue and eye donation; completes certificate of referral/request and places same in the medical record.
• Builds a positive work environment by guiding employees to support the mission of the hospital, providing developmental opportunities and encouraging teamwork.
• Ensures the distribution and delivery of equipment/supplies as necessary.
• Flexibility in schedule to meet unit needs and weekend/holiday requirements.
• Plans and coordinates time schedule with peers to provide coverage.
• Participates in unit based council and/or hospital committees.
• Attends mandatory unit and hospital meetings/classes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Standard I:
Quality of Care – The nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.

Standard III:
Education – The nurse acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice.

Standard IV:
Collegiality – The nurse contributes to the professional development of…