Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Conifer Health Solutions•New Braunfels, TX

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned based on matching patient needs with the nurse’s competencies. Completes established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period and performs other related duties as assigned. This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Texas State License for Registered Nurse.
Active healthcare provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from ARC or AHA at hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS is required within 60 days of hire.
For a Registered Nurse in Behavioral Health, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer into the department.
For the Dialysis Department, AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into the unit.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two years of acute care experience preferred for Med/Surg.
Two years of experience in a psychiatric facility preferred for Behavioral Health.
Two years of acute/chronic dialysis experience preferred for Dialysis.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ human responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems, including those of the patient’s family and/or significant other.
Develop a patient care plan based on the initial assessment; implement and continuously evaluate interventions; and reassess patient needs on an ongoing basis.
Recognize changes in patient condition and use unit resources, the chain of command, and the Rapid Response Team (RRT) in a timely and appropriate manner.
Document plans and care provided.
Identify and provide education to patients and their families and/or significant others using individualized instruction, written materials, and other available resources.
Assign nursing care to licensed staff, delegate nursing care to unlicensed staff, and coordinate the flow of work.
Calculate and administer medications.
Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members in planning and managing patient care.
Participate in discharge planning and provide instruction to patients and families.
Maintain and promote professional standards and development by participating in in-services, committees, and staff meetings.
Model compassionate care and service excellence and commit to Studer Principles and “must haves.”
Facilitate patient movement within the department and facility, proactively managing admissions, discharges, and transfers.