REGISTERED NURSE

Registered NursePH Ops of Arlington - Arlington, TX 76102Position SummaryThe Registered Nurse plays an integral role in providing high quality customer service and clinical care (pursuant to scope of license) to facility customers. The RN is responsible for leading and supporting the goals for shift objectives to enhance team efficiency and customer satisfaction.Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Initiates and leads team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans2. Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events3. Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning4. Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner5. Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders6. Obtain data for electronic Admission Data Record7. Administers medications, starts IVs and performs treatments for assigned residents, and documents that treatment as required by facility, local, state and federal rules and regulations8. Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel9. Assists physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act10. Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner11. Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments12. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents13. Motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, organize and coordination) to C.N.As and unit coordinators (no authority to hire, fire or discipline)14. Supervises nursing unit, which includes directing the nursing staff to extent permitted by State Practice Act15. Adheres to infection control guidelinesCompetenciesProvides therapeutic and rehabilitative care in accordance with nursing care planGives accurate and thorough report at change of shiftCollaborates with C.N.A. regarding patients current and change of statusCollaborates with patients Inter-Disciplinary Care TeamDelegates responsibility appropriatelyAccuracy of documentationTimeliness of documentation (real-time)Perform IV therapy on patients within LN scope of practiceAdministers medication accurately, as evidenced by the EMR and lack of negative patient outcomesEncourages patient growth and independence as care progression warrantsTakes a proactive approach to checking and stocking suppliesPureHealth Culture PureHealth is a high performance, ever-evolving environment propelled by collaboration through our Teams of Excellence (T.O.E.) Program. The expectation for each team member is to engage in our complex and dynamic organization by adding value and support to fellow team members.QualificationsWork Environment This job operates in a post-acute setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. Team member is expected to adhere to facilitys no-smoking policy.Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 60 pounds.Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a position in a post-acute setting that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Weekend and holiday shifts will be required.Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.HIPAA Team members are required to adhere to policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information. Team members are permitted to use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks. Report all suspected violation of companys HIPAA policies or procedures to facility CEO.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities1. Analytical abilities necessary in order to evaluate delivery of care systems and nursing results; respond to deficiencies by identifying and implementing appropriate corrective action2. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers at all levels of the organization3. Proficient computer and Microsoft Application skills. Must have an ability to learn new systems4. Ability to work with a culturally diverse population5. Must have positive communication skills and demonstrated adequate maturity and patience6. Proficient in the English language. Excellent communication (verbal and written), customer service and interpersonal skills7. Must have good organizational skills with attention to detail8. Must be able to successfully prioritize workload, demonstrate initiative, and analyze situations to make sound decisions9. Must be observant and recognize cleaning needs10. Must show initiative and take action on observed needs11. Self-directing with the ability to work with minimal direct supervision12. Ability to react decisively and swiftly in emergency situationsRequired Education/ExperienceHigh School Diploma or EquivalentGraduate of an accredited RN programRequired License/CertificationValid Texas RN LicenseCurrent CPR certificationPreferred Education/ExperienceCollege/University Degree in NursingA minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in a SNF