Valley RN- Laredo Cardiology Clinic

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN•Laredo, TX

About The Position

The staff nurse is a professional Registered Nurse who provides direct nursing care to an assigned patient population, service line, or clinic department. Using the nursing process, the nurse plans and delivers effective patient care within the scope of the Texas Nursing Practice Act and Driscoll Health System’s vision and mission. The nurse follows established standards of practice, ethical guidelines, policies, and guidelines reflective of the American Nurses Association and the relevant specialty service line, and maintains current competence in skills and nursing practice relevant to the assigned area. In this ambulatory clinic role, the nurse assesses patients, analyzes assessment findings, identifies expected outcomes, and develops and revises individualized evidence-based plans of care in partnership with patients, families, and the healthcare team. The nurse administers medications and treatments, responds to changes in patient status, coordinates referrals and follow-up care, provides phone triage and prescription renewal support, and educates patients and families. The nurse evaluates and reports patient responses to interventions and progress toward expected outcomes.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas.
Maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR); may onboard with AHA or Red Cross CPR and transition to AHA upon first renewal.
Complete and continuously maintain Advanced Specialty Courses (ASC) according to Attachment A and its specified timeframes.
Attempt national certification in the specialty within four years of hire for eligible roles and maintain it thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect pertinent data through initial and ongoing focused assessments, including assessment of patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, and take appropriate reporting and follow-up actions.
Use appropriate tools to gather data that informs patient-care decisions.
Analyze assessment data to identify actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues, and verify them with patients and interprofessional colleagues.
Identify expected outcomes individualized to the patient or situation, collaborating with patients and families while integrating cultural, value, and ethical considerations.
Work with the healthcare team to address patient needs promptly.
Develop, prioritize, implement, and modify individualized evidence-based plans of care in partnership with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Contribute to a patient-focused, family-centered environment that supports continuity of care and patient transitions.
Advocate for compassionate, responsible, and appropriate use of interventions.
Administer medications and therapeutic treatments using appropriate devices and in accordance with clinical guidelines and orders.
Recognize and address abnormal responses to medication therapy and initiate corrective therapy.
Escalate patient-care concerns or changes in patient status until resolved.
Initiate referrals based on assessed patient needs and communicate with patients, families, the interprofessional team, and community resources to support safe transitions and continuity of care.
Coordinate referrals and follow-up appointments between specialties and subspecialties, including continuity between inpatient and outpatient care.
In the ambulatory setting, perform phone triage, manage prescription renewals, and coordinate follow-up appointments and care plans tailored to patient needs.
Identify barriers to learning and develop and implement education plans based on patient and family needs, preferences, and circumstances.
Use health-promotion and teaching methods, including technology, to communicate health promotion and disease prevention.
Evaluate and report patient responses to interventions using evidence-based best practice, assess progress toward expected outcomes, and revise the plan as necessary.
Maintain current competence in skills and nursing practice relevant to the assigned service line or work area.