Registered Nurse

Job Summary

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 Essential Functions 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 Experience: Preferred Two (2) or more years of experience in nursing Certification/Licensure: 4North/4South/4West Required Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within thirty (30) days of start date Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification Required within two (2) years of start date SAFE Level 3 Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Preferred Relevant national certification 5North/6North Required Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within thirty (30) days of start date SAFE Level 3 Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Chemotherapy Administration Certification (Charge Nurses Only): Required within two (2) years of charge nurse start date ONS # Chemo applies to 5North only Preferred Relevant national certification 5South Required Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within thirty (30) days of start date SAFE Level 3 Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Certification Required within two (2) years of start date Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Education Required within one (1) year of start date Preferred Relevant national certification 6West Required Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within thirty (30) days of start date SAFE Level 3 Certification Required within one (1) year of start date CIHQ Orthopedic Hospital Accreditation Education Required within one (1) year of start date Preferred Relevant national certification 6South Required Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within thirty (30) days of start date NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date SAFE Level 3 Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Hemisphere Competency 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 thirty (30) 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 SAFE Level 3 Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Preferred Relevant national certification ICU Required Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within thirty (30) 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 SAFE Level 3 Certification Required within one (1) year 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 thirty (30) days of start date Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date SAFE Level 3 Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Subject to unit-specific requirements/certifications Preferred Relevant national certification