Registered Nurse - FT - Days - Rehab Med Surg Ext Unit - 12396

Registered Nurse - FT - Days - Rehab Med Surg Ext Unit

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days

Summary:

FLSA STATUS: Exempt Non-Exempt

MISSION STATEMENT:

Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.

VISION:

Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.

POSITION 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 certification within six (6) months of hire.

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.

Required to pass competencies for this position.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

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.

Other duties as assigned.

LINES OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Chain-of-command) Charge Nurse ? 2. Nurse Director ? 3. Vice President ? 4. Chief Nursing Officer

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.

AGE SPECIFIC:

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA):

A. Essential Duties : Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.

The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position:

Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height. - Yes - Kneeling - Yes

Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs. - Yes - Walking - Yes

Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs. - Yes - Standing/Squatting - Yes

Straight pulling - Yes - Sitting - Yes

Pulling hand over hand - Yes - Pushing - Yes

Repeated bending - Yes - Stooping/Bending - Yes

Reaching above shoulder - Yes - Climbing Stairs - Yes

Simple grasping - Yes - Climbing Ladders - No

Dual simultaneous grasping - Yes - Depth Perceptions needed - Yes

Ability to see - Yes - Identify Colors - Yes

Operating office equipment - Yes - Twisting - Yes

Operating mechanical equipment - Yes - Crawling - No

Ability to read and write - Yes - Ability to Count - Yes

Ability to hear verbal communication without aid - Yes - Operating Personal Vehicle - Yes

Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication - Yes - Other: Ability to deal with stress - Yes

OSHA Category - III

B. Working Conditions : The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.

C. Occupational Exposure: This position has minimal to no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is an OSHA Category III (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Person who performs these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.

D. Aptitudes : HIGH 1 2 3 4 5 6 LOW

Intelligence: General learning ability: The ability to "catch on" or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and