Registered Nurse - South

Responsibilities

Performance:
Essential Functions

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of professional level nursing duties for patients served in the clinical areas noted below.

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and take appropriate action based on the information available. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.

Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.

Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output, and time utilization of job duties.

Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation and order entry.

Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.

Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with HIPAA, as applicable by Shannon Policy.

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.

Education

Required has been preserved in source content; see below for items explicitly required.

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

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:

• 4N/4S/4W
  • Required

    • Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas

    • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

      • Required within ninety (90) days of start date

    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

      • Required within one (1) year of start date

    • NIH Stroke Scale (NHSS) Certification

      • Required within one (1) year of start date

  • Preferred

    • Relevant national certification

5N/5S

Required

Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Required within ninety (90) days of start date

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Required within one (1) year of start date

Preferred

Relevant national certification

Clinical Decision Unit

Required

Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Required within ninety (90) days of start date

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Required within one (1) year of start date

Required within one (1) year of start date

Preferred

Relevant national certification

6N

Required

Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Required within ninety (90) days of start date

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Required within one (1) year of start date

Preferred

Relevant national certification

6S

Required

Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Required within ninety (90) days of start date

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Required within one (1) year of start date

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 ninety (90) 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

Required within one (1)…