Registered Nurse IV

Hidalgo County, TX • Hidalgo, TX

240d

About The Position

Performs advanced (senior-level) nursing work; Work involves planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating nursing activities and providing for the care and treatment of patients; May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others; Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred or
• Graduation from an accredited nursing school with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Four (4) years of experience in nursing work.
• One (1) year or more of experience as a supervisory nurse.
• One (1) year or more of experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Must be registered as a Registered Nurse by the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Certified in Basic Life Support.
• Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates nursing activities and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Plans, develops, implements, and monitors program operations.
• Develops, reviews, revises, and explains health care program policies and procedures.
• Develops and implements quality assurance programs and processes.
• Develops in-service training and educational programs.
• Administers or oversees the administration of medication, immunizations, and treatment, and observes patients for unusual symptoms and reactions.
• Makes hospital rounds to ensure that prescribed methods and procedures are followed.
• Evaluates nursing services through the analysis of statistical studies and performance evaluation reports.
• Reviews medical records and patient assessments to determine compliance with policies and procedures, correctness of assessment, and quality of service.
• Provides consultation, training, and technical assistance to agency staff, care recipients, provider agencies, and the medical community.
• May conduct inspections, certifications, surveys, and investigations of health care facilities to determine compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and rules.
• May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees