RN, System Resource Nurse

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care.

Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts.

Documents observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at time of occurrence. Reports observations of individual patients to the provider.

Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics.

Provides or assists with non-medicated support care, including non-sterile dressing changes, skin protection, application of heat or ice, oxygen delivery, and venous compression devices.

Performs non-medicated support tasks, including oral suctioning, enema, catheterization and foley catheter removal, drain maintenance, and basic wound care. Increases variety and difficulty of tasks as competency is verified through nursing program.

Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen.

Retrieves medication from pharmacy, storage room.

Assists with patient preparation for surgery or other procedures.

Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.

Performs hourly rounding and responds promptly to call lights and patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.

Follows patient and employee safety/security policies and protocols, including hand hygiene, use of universal precautions, use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation procedures.

Prepares and maintains clean, hazard-free patient rooms. Empties trash and removes soiled linens.

Assists with patient/family/caregiver learning needs, abilities and readiness to learn. Identifies barriers to learning, such as language or culture. Integrates this information into the patient’s plan of care.

Translates complex medical terminology to ensure patients/families/caregivers understand patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures.

Prepares and maintains clean, hazard-free patient rooms. Empties trash and removes soiled linens.

Assists with patient/family/caregiver learning needs, abilities and readiness to learn. Identifies barriers to learning, such as language or culture. Integrates this information into the patient’s plan of care.

Translates complex medical terminology to ensure patients/families/caregivers understand patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited program of nursing education- associate degree, diploma or baccalaureate program

Active Texas RN License Current BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications

COMPETENCIES:

Strong clinical competence and critical thinking skills

Ability to adapt quickly to different units and patient populations

Effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams

Excellent time management and multitasking abilities

Proficiency with EMRs, medical equipment, and technology

Resilience and ability to work in high-stress environments

Knowledge of hospital policies, patient safety, and emergency protocols

Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care