Evening Care Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurse Phase I - FT - Evenings - Post Op

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days

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. 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.

Graduate of accredited school of nursing required (BSN preferred)

Current registered nurse's license in the State of Texas required.

NRP certification within six (6) months of hire for Women's Hospital employees

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

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Abiding by the rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Nurse Examiners

Adhering to policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.

Informing the charge nurse of any anticipated and/or actual issues/problems.

Maintaining current with all new policies and procedures published.

Providing direction to non-licensed nursing staff in the delivery of patient care.

Contacting the organ procurement organization in order to satisfy regulatory requirements for the determination of medical suitability for organ, tissue and eye donation; completing certificate of referral/request and placing same in the medical record.

Building a positive work environment by guiding employees to support the mission of the hospital, providing developmental opportunities and encouraging teamwork.

Ensuring the distribution and delivery of equipment/supplies as necessary.

Flexibility in schedule to meet unit needs and weekend/holiday requirements.

Planning and coordinating time schedule with peers to provide coverage.

Participating in unit based council and/or hospital committees.

Attending mandatory unit and hospital meetings/classes.

Ensuring 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.

Standard I: Quality of Care

The nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.

Standard II: Performance Appraisal

The nurse evaluates his/her own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statues and regulations.

The nurse acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice.

The nurse contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

The nurse's decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner.

The nurse collaborates with the patient, significant other, and health care providers in providing patient care.

The nurse uses research findings in practice.

The nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care.

The nurse contributes to the environment of care delivery within the practice settings.

The nurse is professionally and legally accountable for his/her practice. The professional registered nurse may delegate to and supervise qualified personnel who provide patient care.

Customer Service:

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: RENAISSANCE MEDICAL FOUNDATION