Registered Nurse

Job Summary

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

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.
• Adheres to Standards and recommended practices for specific nursing service area(s).
• 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
  • Completion of an accredited program of nursing
  • Associate's degree in nursing
• Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing
  • Master's degree in nursing

Experience:

• Preferred
  • Two (2) or more years of experience in nursing

Certification/Licensure:

• 4N/4S/4W
  • Required
    • Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
      • Required within ninety (90) days of start date
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
      • Required within one (1) year of start date
    • NIH Stroke Scale (NHSS) Certification
      • Required within one (1) year of start date
  • Preferred
    • Relevant national certification
• 5N/5S
  • Required
    • Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
      • Required within ninety (90) days of start date
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
      • Required within one (1) year of start date
  • Preferred
    • Relevant national certification
• 6W
  • Required
    • Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
      • Required within ninety (90) days of start date
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
      • Required within one (1) year of start date
  • Preferred
    • Relevant national certification

• 6N
  • Required
    • Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
      • Required within ninety (90) days of start date
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
      • Required within one (1) year of start date
  • Preferred
    • Relevant national certification
• 6S
  • Required
    • Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
      • Required within ninety (90) days of start date
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
      • Required within one (1) year of start date
    • NIH Stroke Scale (NHSS) Certification
      • Required within one (1) year of start date
  • Preferred
    • Relevant national certification
• Emergency Department
  • Required
    • Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
      • Required within ninety (90) days of start date
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
      • Required within one (1) year of start date
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) Certification
      • Required within one (1) year of start date
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
      • Required within one (1) year of start date
    • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
      • Required within two (2) years of start date
  • Preferred
    • Relevant national certification
• ICU/Tower ICU
  • Required
    • Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
      • Required within ninety (90) days of start date
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
      • Required within one (1) year of start date
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) Certification ]]>