This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.
SUMMARY
Under minimal supervision, provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching the patients’ needs with the nurse’ competencies. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
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MINIMUM EDUCATION : Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
PREFERRED EDUCATION : Bachelors Degree
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : None
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE : Two years in acute care. Previous clinical nursing experience in med / surg, telemetry or ICU
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE : Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse
REQUIRED COURSES / COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR) :
- BLS required for all units–Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network.
- ACLS required for Adult Critical Care, Telemetry, Interim Critical Care units within 6 months of date of hire or transfer date into unit
- PALS required for PICU within 6 months of date of hire or transfer date into unit
- NRP required for NICU within 6 months of date of hire or transfer date into unit
- S.T.A.B.L.E. for NICU- Level 2 Nursery-Must provide proof of prior completion or obtain within 6 months of hire or transfer date into unit (Renewal is not required).
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General Functions :
Assesses human responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of the patient, family and / or significant other.Institutes and initiates a plan for patient care based on the initial assessment; implements and continuously evaluates interventions; reassesses patient needs on an on-going basisRecognizes changing patient condition and utilizes unit resources, chain of command and Rapid Response Team (RRT) in a timely and appropriate manner.Assimilates and prioritizes information sources to take immediate and decisive patient-focused actionSupports and maintains the physiologic stability of patientsResponds with confidence and adapts to rapid changing patient conditionsDocuments all plans and care provided Identifies need for education of patient, family and / or significant other and provides education through individualized instruction, the use of written materials and / or other available resourcesAssigns nursing care to licensed staff, delegates nursing care to unlicensed staff and coordinates the flow of workCalculates and administers medicationsCoordinates and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in the planning and management of patient careResponds to the unique needs of patients and families coping with unanticipated treatment, quality of life, and end-of-life decisionsMonitors and allocates critical care services, recognizing the fiduciary role of nurses working in a resource intensive environmentParticipates in discharge planning; provides instruction to patient / familyMaintains and promotes professional standards and development by participating in inservices, committees and staff meetingsServes as a role model for compassionate care and service excellence and commits to Studer Principles and “must haves”Facilitates patient movement within the department and through the facility, proactively managing patient admissions, discharges and transfersManages patient hand-offs at shift change and between department and facilities; utilizes documentation tools for hand-offs as requiredProvides every patient the defined standard of care (ie; core measures, chest pain protocol)Utilizes resources efficiently and effectivelyMaintains safe environmentAddresses patient population-specific needsParticipates in Performance Improvement needsEmployment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.