Registered Nurse
Job SummaryUnder 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 FunctionsAdministers medications in accordance with hospital policies; Demonstrates knowledge of medications administered to include normal dosages, side effects and expected out comes; 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.QualificationsEducationRequiredHigh School Diploma, GED, or equivalentCompletion of an accredited nursing programPreferredAssociate's degree in NursingBachelor's degree in NursingExperience:PreferredTwo or more years of experience in NursingCertification/Licensure:4N & 4S & 4WRegistered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of TexasBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationMust obtain within ninety (90) days of start dateAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CertificationMust obtain within one (1) year of start dateNIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) CertificationMust obtain within one (1) year of start date5N & 5SRegistered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of TexasBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationMust obtain within ninety (90) days of start dateAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CertificationMust obtain within one (1) year of start dateCDURegistered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of TexasBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationMust obtain within ninety (90) days of start dateAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CertificationMust obtain within one (1) year of start dateNIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) CertificationMust obtain within one (1) year of start date6NRegistered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of TexasBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationMust obtain within ninety (90) days of start dateAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CertificationMust obtain within one (1) year of start date6SRegistered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of TexasBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationMust obtain within ninety (90) days of start dateAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CertificationMust obtain within one (1) year of start dateNIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) CertificationMust obtain within one (1) year of start dateMed Surg- SouthRegistered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of TexasBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationMust obtain within ninety (90) days of start dateAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CertificationRequired for Charge Nurse Only; Preferred for Staff Nurse