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
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
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 Required within one (1) year of start date NIH Stroke Scale (NHSS) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Required within two (2) years of start date Float Pool 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 Subject to unit-specific requirements/certifications Preferred Relevant national certification