Need Weekend Care For A Nurse

Registered Nurse
Mon-Fri 10:30a-7pm with weekend on-call rotation
APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT ENTIRELY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW PROCESS
Scope of Responsibility
Registered Nurses are to provide assessment and planning for individualized patient care. Communicates with physicians, Unit Directors and co-workers as appropriate in regard to changes in patients condition or response to treatment. Performs general nursing duties in all acute care and out-patient settings with minimal supervision. Participates in performance improvement activities and core measure compliance.
Responsible to the Executive Director of Perioperative Services
Education

~ Associate Degree Nurse or Bachelor of Science Nursing

Training and Experience

• Current licensure with the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners
• Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider
• Obtains and maintains ACLS within 6 months of employment
• Obtains and maintains PALS within 6 months of employment
• 1 year previous experience preferred

Health and Background Requirements

Employment contingent upon successful completion of:
Background Check
Lab Work
Immunization Records

Physical

Sitting – Occasionally
Stationary Standing – Frequently
Walking – Frequently
Ability to be mobile – Constantly
Crouching (bend at knees) – Occasionally
Kneeling/Crawling – Occasionally
Stooping (bend at waist) – Frequently
Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Frequently
Turn/Pivot – Frequently
Climbing – rarely
Balancing – Frequently
Reaching overhead – Occasionally
Reaching extension – Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling – (Maximum weight- 35 lbs.) Frequently
Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs.) Frequently
Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – Continually
Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually
Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) – Continually
Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors – Frequently
Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – Occasionally
Environment

Risk of electrical shock – Occasionally
Risk of Radiation – Occasionally
Fumes or Airborne Particles – Occasionally
Chemicals – Rarely
Moving Mechanical Parts – Occasionally
Noise Level – Occasionally
Weather Conditions – Not applicable
Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks)

~ Continually

Respirator Fit Testing Required

~ Annually

Age of Patient Populations Served

Neonates 1 – 30 day
Infants 30 days – 1 year
Children 1 – 12 years
Adolescents 13 – 18 years
Adults 19 – 70 years
Geriatrics 71 + years
Employees who work in Perioperative Services are expected to perform the duties specific to their positions and any areas that fall under Perioperative Services (i.e.; Operating Room, Recovery Room, Central Supply and Outpatient Center). Duties performed in the named areas have been determined to be interchangeable and have been assessed.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Associates or better in Nursing.
Preferred
Bachelors or better in Nursing or related field.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
Adv Cardiac Life Support
Basic Life Support
Pediatric Life Support
Registered Nurse
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