19 - 24661 - Registered Nurse Med/Surg Days - Med Surg
Company: Oloop Tech
Location: Victoria
Posted on: November 19, 2023
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Job Description:
19 - 24661 - Registered Nurse Med/Surg DaysJOB SUMMARY Reporting
to the Unit Manager, the staff RN is a professional care giver who
assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients
for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via
therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the
environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members
she/he may interact with or delegate duties or supervise in the
delivery of care based on the scope of practice outlined by the
Board of Nursing. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Required: Graduate of
accredited college, university or school of nursing; Stroke
In-service annually Preferred: None EXPERIENCE Required: 2 years as
RN Preferred: None Special Skills and Abilities: Required: None
Preferred: None LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Required:
Current license or permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in
State of Texas; CPR (BLS); and NIH Stroke Certification 90 days
from date of hire. All certifications for new hires/New GNs/RNs
must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Current employees are
responsible for maintaining certifications. All certification
renewals will be completed prior to the expiration date. Preferred:
ACLS JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Job Specific: Provides direct
quality patient care based on the plan of care and exercises
judgment in delegating aspects of patient care appropriately to
licensed and unlicensed staff members.(EF)Participates in
professional development of self and staff to enhance
patient-focused nursing practice, age, and population-specific to
the nursing unit.(EF)Performs a timely, comprehensive assessment
using appropriate techniques for data collection, analysis,
interpretation, and documentation to make age appropriate decisions
for the patient plan of care within scope of responsibility,
training, and practice.(EF)Develops, implements, documents and
evaluates on a regular basis the plan of care in collaboration with
other team members based on multidisciplinary
assessments.(EF)Actively participates in unit's performance
improvement initiatives.(EF)Performs nursing interventions with
emphasis on patient rights, informed consent, patient
confidentially, HIPAA compliance, adaptation of care according to
age, cultural and ethical considerations.(EF)Administers medication
according to facility standards and demonstrates safe and accurate
administration of medication/control substances.(EF)Observes and
reports patient progress and changes in patient status to the
physician and documents in the medical record.(EF)Screens for and
communicates discharge needs on a regular basis in collaboration
with the multidisciplinary team members.(EF)Accurately records
vital signs, intake and output and other physical observations on
the appropriate forms.(EF)Focuses on prevention/care of pressure
ulcers.(EF)Evaluates the need for and consistently provides and
documents education provided to the patient and/or patient care
givers.(EF)Evaluates with the physician or independent allied heath
professional the need to initiate restraints, monitors use of
restraints, and evaluates on a regular basis according to hospital
policy the ability to discontinue restraints.(EF)Monitors
appropriate pain management and performs interventions.(EF)Performs
patient care activities; assisting with ADLs, mobilization of
patients, drain, dressing, wound care, associated therapeutic
devices and nutritional needs (EF). Obtains physician orders to
meet the needs of the patient. (EF)Develops and maintains
proficiency in the use of equipment and facilitates maintenance of
equipment by completing maintenance requests.(EF)Demonstrates
"Service Excellence Initiatives" by presenting a positive first
impression; anticipates customer needs, and is actively involved in
role of Team Player.(EF)Follows universal precautions.(EF)Complies
with Employee Health requirements for employment. (EF)Works in
manner that promotes safety, adhering to dress code
policy.(EF)Knows role in emergency situations and reports unsafe
practices to management(EF) Hospital: Adheres to organization-wide
and other applicable policies and procedures. Day-to-day
performance complies with the hospital's Service Excellence
Behavioral Expectations. Performs within the prescribed limits of
the hospital's Ethics, Compliance, and Confidentiality Program
guidelines. Performs within his/her professional Scope of Practice
at all times. Demonstrates awareness of legal issues and strives to
manage situations in a reduced risk manner; maintains current
clinical records in accordance with the state and federal
regulations. Other Duties As Assigned: --- Nothing in this job
description restricts management's right to assign or reassign
duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Shift: Days; 7a-7p
Specialty Type: Nursing
Sub Specialties: Med-surg Adult
General Certifications : ACLS BLS/BCLS PALS NRP ATT
Nursing Certifications : CPI ENPC RNFA TNCC AWHONN NIHSS STABLE
ASLS
Keywords: Oloop Tech, Victoria , 19 - 24661 - Registered Nurse Med/Surg Days - Med Surg, Healthcare , Victoria, Texas
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