Registered Nurse

Job description

Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of professional level of nursing duties for patients served in the clinical specialty.
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.
• 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 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
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Completion of accredited Nursing program
• Associate’s degree in Nursing

Experience: N/A
Certification/Licensure:
• Required
• Registered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
• SAFE Approach Level III

Must obtain within six (6) months of start date