Registered Nurse - MedSurge-PRN-7p-7a

Graham Regional Medical Center • Graham, TX

122d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) performs those activities for which the RN has been prepared through education and training. The RN provides nursing supervision in the planning for and provision of nursing care to patients and directs and evaluates care given by other licensed nurses and personnel and within scope of practice. The RN provides education, assesses needs, plans for, implements, evaluates and documents care being provided by nursing staff to each patient. The RN is responsible both for nursing care directly provided by that nurse and the care provided by others under her/his supervision.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing required; bachelor degree in nursing preferred.
• Valid RN license in Texas.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS or ENPC.
• One year nursing experience preferred.
• Excellent command / highly proficient in spoken and written English; bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, electronic medical documentation, and email.
• Must be effective at adjusting to change, prioritizing duties, handling stress and effectively communicating face-to-face and/or over the telephone.
• Must be able to work independently, and flexibly, and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must have strong time management skills.
• Sufficient hearing, vision and dexterity to perform duties safely.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care.
• Assess the patient; collect and document the patient's current health status and medical history.
• Complete and/or review Admission Data Record as defined by policy.
• Make accurate and ongoing assessment of patient's status and respond appropriately.
• Plan/Implement; set priorities for nursing actions in a logical sequence according to patient's needs and formulate a plan of care by the appropriate selection of Nurse Practice Standards.
• Evaluate; perform ongoing assessment and revise plan of care based on new data and patient's condition.
• Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status.
• Communicate with the physician regarding patient needs, the nursing assessments, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure the patient's wellbeing.
• Teach patient/significant other appropriate health information in a timely manner and share written informational material.
• Perform direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.
• Administer medications according to policy and procedure.
• Administer IV's according to policy and procedure.
• Observe and document patient's response to pertinent medications.
• Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures in accordance with physician's orders and policy and procedure.
• Demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to policy and procedure.
• Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.
• Provide personal patient care to provide comfort and well-being to the patient.
• Perform indirect patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.
• Give a thorough, concise report at change of shift.
• Demonstrate accurate and timely documentation according to hospital policy.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment for patient and staff according to policy and procedure.
• Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information.
• Assist patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy.
• Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquiries to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.
• Systematically evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Participate in quality of care activities as appropriate to the individual’s position, education, and practice environment.
• Utilize the results of quality of care activities to initiate changes in practice.
• Evaluate his/her own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations.
• Engage in performance appraisal on a regular basis, identifying areas of strength as well as areas for professional/practice development.
• Seek constructive feedback regarding his/her own practice.
• Take action to achieve goals identified during performance appraisal.
• Acquire and maintain current knowledge in nursing practice.
• Participate in ongoing education activities related to clinical knowledge and professional issues.
• Demonstrate an integration of knowledge and clinical competence.
• Contribute to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.
• Share knowledge and skills with colleagues and others.
• Provide peers with constructive feedback regarding their practice.
• Mentor novice nurses and those new to the specialty.
• Deliver care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to diversity.
• Collaborate with the patient’s significant others, and health care providers in providing patient care.
• Maintain confidentiality consistent with the rules and regulations of state and federal government.
• Consult with health care providers for patient care, as needed.
• Consider factors relating to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care.
• Promote a safe and therapeutic environment for the recipients and providers of nursing care.
• Integrate components of the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Articulate the plan of care to other members of the health care team to promote collaborative efforts in achieving outcomes.
• Document the integrated components of the nursing process to show responses to interventions.
• Foster the development, regular review, and revision of evidence-based practice guidelines and organizational policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate maturity and accountability for job performance.
• Support the philosophy, objectives and goals of the department.
• Demonstrate good judgment and analytical ability in preparing work for review.
• Promote confidence and use complete discretion when discussing information.
• Maintain calm and effective behavior during stressful situations.
• Inspire confidence from callers, visitors, co-workers by remaining well informed and prepared at all times.
• Demonstrate effective delegation skills.
• Complete assignments accurately and on time.
• Participate in the required continuing education programs.
• Demonstrate adherence to infection control policies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Provide exemplary customer service.
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees