Registered Nurse

Coralvita•Richardson, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Develops, implements, evaluates and revises a plan of care of assigned patients and families while promoting the mission and values of CORALVITA Healthcare. The provision of care includes direct care along with the delegation and supervision of all nursing care in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act. Works in a charge nurse capacity as assigned based on patient and hospital need. Specific components of the Registered Nurse role include demonstrating clinical competence; managing patient care; improving quality of care; establishing professional relationships and utilizing professional skills; fulfilling responsibilities of the role of the hospital; and developing clinical expertise per specialty.

Requirements

Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment required.
Current BLS certification from a CORALVITA-approved vendor required.
Current ACLS certification from a CORALVITA-approved vendor required within six (6) months of hire.
Ability to project a professional image.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
English is the primary language of the facility.
Ability to read and write, communicate clearly with co-workers and customers and to respond to appropriate questions regarding work process or work product.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form.
Ability to define and solve problems and collect data.
Ability to identify and implement components of the nursing process.
Identify learning needs and teach patients and families.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals.
Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.

Nice To Haves

Previous acute care experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, evaluates and revises a plan of care of assigned patients and families.
Delegates and supervises all nursing care in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act.
Works in a charge nurse capacity as assigned.
Demonstrates clinical competence.
Manages patient care.
Improves quality of care.
Establishes professional relationships and utilizes professional skills.
Fulfills responsibilities of the role of the hospital.
Develops clinical expertise per specialty.
Remains current with knowledge in the field of medical/surgical nursing and progressive care nursing.
Participates in staff and other facility team meetings.
Develops, documents, and implements individualized care plans for assigned patients.
Applies all elements of effective medication administration.
Ensures medical treatment regimen is completed, supplies are ordered, and physician orders are transcribed.
Performs and documents wound care.
Delivers respiratory care as appropriate.
Observes patient daily for skin integrity and lesions.
Adheres to the implementation, compliance, and monitoring of the Infection Control Program.
Coordinates the delivery of nursing care through the utilization of the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of the individual patient.
Coordinates nursing unit activities related to patient care during assigned Charge shifts.
Remains current with literature related to departments for which responsible.
Maintains an updated methodology, tools, manuals and criteria as necessary and appropriate.
Maintains excellent working relationship with the medical professional and other health related facilities and organizations.
Promotes Company philosophy, mission and objectives.
Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time.
Willing to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing practices.
Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient.
Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of patient and hospital property.
Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of patients by complying with hospital policies.
Demonstrates satisfactory level of interpersonal skills.
Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to responsibilities.
Routinely shares professional knowledge with staff, managers and hospital personnel.
Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of the facility.
Participates in hospital wide patient safety program.
Participates in relevant in-service training sessions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Promotes and protects patients’ rights; treats patients with dignity and respect; reports suspected abuse or neglect.
Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change; evaluates and recognizes priorities; communicates and models organizational values; fosters high performance.
Applies performance improvement methods and techniques; assists in data collection; identifies processes for improvement in daily work; and participates in new employee orientation.
Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; demonstrates understanding of safety and security procedures; applies safety and security precautions; demonstrates understanding of hazardous materials plan; demonstrates proper use of equipment.
Applies hand-washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understanding of isolation precautions; recognizes signs and symptoms of infection and complies with the employee health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectious waste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the work place; and demonstrates understanding of cross-contamination.
Complies with applicable health screenings.
Enters or records data timely and accurately; protects confidentiality of patient information; protects data against loss or destruction; reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues.
Demonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships; treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; participates in processes to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and service; and maintains reporting mechanisms.
Attends in-service and education programs; attends continuing education required for maintenance of certification/licensure.