Registered Nurse (RN) - CVU

Conifer Health Solutions•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Registered Nurse provides nursing care to an assigned group of patients, matching patients’ needs with the nurse’s competencies. The nurse completes established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period and performs other related duties as assigned. The role includes assessing patient, family, and/or significant-other responses to actual or potential health problems; developing and implementing individualized care plans; and continuously evaluating and reassessing care. The nurse recognizes changes in patient condition and uses unit resources, the chain of command, and the Rapid Response Team (RRT) as appropriate. Responsibilities also include documentation, patient and family education, medication administration, delegation and coordination of work, collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, discharge planning, and participation in professional development activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Proficient in using computer software, including electronic patient records.
Possess a current Nurse Permit.
Have active Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from ARC or AHA upon hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS is required within 60 days of hire.
Depending on the department, complete applicable required courses/certifications, which may include ACLS/TNCC, PALS/ENPC, NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E., Fetal Monitoring, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention; applicable requirements and grace periods are specified in the STAFF RN job description.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Assess responses and adaptation of patients, families, and/or significant others to actual or potential health problems.
Initiate a patient care plan based on the initial assessment, implement and continuously evaluate interventions, and reassess needs on an ongoing basis.
Recognize changing patient conditions 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 patient and family education needs and provide individualized instruction using written materials and/or other available resources.
Assign nursing care to licensed staff, delegate nursing care to unlicensed staff, and coordinate workflow.
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.
Complete established competencies within the designated introductory period.
Perform other related duties as assigned.