Clinical RN

#Position Summary: Functions as a staff nurse under the guidance and supervision of an experience R.N.# Performs routine patient care assignments and carries out established nursing procedures utilizing the nursing process. #Education: Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse.# BSN preferred. B. Training and Experience:

1. One year experience in acute care setting preferred.
2. Current BLS certification required.
3. Successful completion of hospital and nursing orientation within 3 months of hire.
4. ACLS certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer to department.
5. PALS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer to department
6. EKG course within one year of hire or transfer to department.
7. Complete the following competencies within 3 months of hire or transfer to department: # Lab order entry # Documentation # IV therapy # Unit safety # Body substance isolation # Handling controlled substances # Role in Code Blue # Admitting patients to the unit
8. Outpatient PACU staff: # Understanding anesthesia agents # Understanding reversal agents # Planning care of the patient # Implementation of care # Arrythmia recognition # Role in Code Blue # Pacemakers # Respiratory needs of patients # Neurological system # Musculoskeletal system # Medication decision making # PACU equipment # Evaluation of care # # # # # # # # # #