Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of professional level of nursing duties for patients served in the clinical areas noted below.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Administers medications in accordance with hospital policies; Demonstrates knowledge of medications administered to include normal dosages, side effects and expected out comes; Documents according to policy using electronic medication administration and bar-coding; Utilizes tools and resources to supplement knowledge.
• Adheres to Standards and recommended practices for specific nursing service area(s).
• Delivers care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures; Implements care practices such as Infection control procedures, care planning, safety measures, etc.
• Understands that attendance affects team morale and confidence. Demonstrates reliability and punctuality in regard to attendance. Consistently is present and ready to begin work activities at start of shift, stays within established break periods, arrives on time for meetings and leaves work area promptly at the conclusion of the shift to reduce potential distractions. Schedules personal appointments or requests adjustment to schedule with least amount of disruption to service delivery. Provides prompt notice for unexpected absences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Completion of an accredited nursing program
• Preferred
  • Associate's degree in Nursing
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Experience:

• Preferred
  • Two or more years of experience in Nursing

Certification/Licensure:

• ICU & Tower ICU
  • Registered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within one (1) year of start date
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Certification
    • Must obtain within one (1) year of start date
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification OR Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) Certification
    • Must obtain within one (1) year of start date
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
    • Must obtain within one (1) year of start dat