RN II

Job Description :

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization’s vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity in the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

Required Skills :

1. Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

2. Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.

3. Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.

4. Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.

5. Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse.

6. Bilingual English / Spanish preferred.

7. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.

Required Experience :

A. Work Experience

One year of experience as a Registered Nurse required, preferably in a hospital based acute care setting.

B. License / Registration / Certification

1. Current Texas or compact RN license to practice in the State of Texas.

2. Current CPR training program required.

3. Current ACLS obtained within 6 months of being in the position for Labor and Delivery and Antepartum areas.

4. Current NPR training program obtained within 6 months of being in the position for the following nursing areas : Mother / Baby, Well Baby Nursery, Labor and Delivery, and Antepartum.

C. Education and Training

Bachelor degree in Nursing required.