Registered Nurse - Hiring Now! (Hiring Immediately)

Job Summary

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

Supervises the Following Positions

Positions: Mental Health Techs

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 outcomes.
• Documents according to policy using electronic medication administration and bar-coding.
• Utilizes tools and resources to supplement knowledge.
• 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
  • Associate's degree in Nursing

Experience:

• N/A

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  • 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
  • SAFE Approach Level III Certification
    • Must obtain within six (6) months of start date