NTX SWRSS SWR Nursing Pool Float

Schedule: PRN Shift: Day-Weekend (United States of America) Address: 11801 SOUTH FWY City: BURLESON State: Texas Postal Code: 76028 Job Description Assesses and analyzes the health status of patients in assigned nursing unit in a comprehensive manner. Performs and/or assures completed assessments on all patients admitted within the designated time delineated in policy/unit standards. Performs ongoing assessments and documents according to policy and procedure. Reports significant findings of admission and ongoing assessments to appropriate member of health care team. Initiates discharge planning process with initial admission assessment. Plans patient care on assigned unit in collaboration with the patient, family, and health care team. Formulates individualized patient plan of care based on assessment data within the designated time delineated in policy/unit standards. Updates plan of care based on the patient assessment within appropriate time period. Directs, implements and coordinates patient care activities on assigned unit to ensure the delivery of quality care. Communicates the plan of care to other members of the healthcare team through daily worksheet conferences, verbally during the shift and verbally during the shift report. Directs care team members in accordance with their scope of practice. Communicates/documents all patient care given including assessments, plan, interventions, patient response, and follow-up. Transcribes and directs the implementation of physician orders. Provides patient education based on assessed needs and evaluates understanding. Conducts ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes and documents effectiveness of planned and implemented interventions and strategies in relation to the plan of care within time frames per policy/unit standards. Includes patient and family in the evaluation process. Adheres to standards established in the nursing department proficiency program. Satisfactorily completes competency testing/skills validation and maintains current licensures and certifications as required. Attends department-required in-services and 80% of department meetings. Provides appropriate patient assessment and care specific to the needs of the patient populations served (e.g. age groups; patients of size; diagnosis-based). Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of the specific physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of patients as appropriate to the populations served. Participates in Performance Improvement activities, including Core Measures. Completes and documents Core Measure indicators timely and accurately. Collaborates with nurse leader regarding needed policy/procedure changes. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Basic computer skills [Required] Excellent human relations and oral/written skills [Required] Education Associate's of Nursing [Required] Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred] Field of Study Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN Work Experience PRN: at least 2 years RN experience. [Required] RN: 12 months experience preferred but not required [Preferred] Additional Information N/A Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] AND Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] Physical Requirements Physical Requirements - Pay Range $33.28 - $61.91 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr