Registered Nurse Phase I - FT - Evenings - Post Op - 14207

Registered Nurse Phase I - FT - Evenings - Post Op

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Evenings

Summary: Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for departmental specific patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

Position Education/Qualifications:

• 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 (6) months of hire
• NRP certification within six (6) 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
• Spanish proficiency preferred

Job Knowledge/Experience:

Ability to practice nursing as described by the following definition 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.

Responsibilities:

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.

Abiding by the rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Nurse Examiners

Adhering to policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.

Informing the charge nurse of any anticipated and/or actual issues/problems.

Maintaining current with all new policies and procedures published.

Providing direction to non-licensed nursing staff in the delivery of patient care.

Anticipating potential problems situations and intervening to offset any adverse impact.

Contacting the organ procurement organization in order to satisfy regulatory requirements for the determination of medical suitability for organ, tissue and eye donation; completing certificate of referral/request and placing same in the medical record.

Building a positive work environment by guiding employees to support the mission of the hospital, providing developmental opportunities and encouraging teamwork.

Ensuring the distribution and delivery of equipment/supplies as necessary.

Flexibility in schedule to meet unit needs and weekend/holiday requirements.

Planning and coordinating time schedule with peers to provide coverage.

Participating in unit based council and/or hospital committees.

Attending mandatory unit and hospital meetings/classes.

Standard I: Quality of Care

The nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.

Standard II: Performance Appraisal

The nurse evaluates his/her own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statues and regulations.

Standard III: Education

The nurse acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice.

Standard IV: Collegiality

The nurse contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

Standard V: Ethics

The nurse's decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner.

Standard VI: Collaboration

The nurse collaborates with the patient, significant other, and health care providers in providing patient care.

Standard VII: Research

The nurse uses research findings in practice.

Standard VIII: Resource Utilization

The nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care.

Standard IX: Practice Environment

The nurse contributes to the environment of care delivery within the practice settings.

Standard X: Accountability

The nurse is professionally and legally accountable for his/her practice. The professional registered nurse may delegate to and supervise qualified personnel who provide patient care.

Other information:

1. Charge Nurse

2. Clinical Coordinator

3. Director

4. VP

Customer Service:

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.