RN - Rheumatology Clinic

Cook Children's Health Care System•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for delivering individualized nursing care to patients/families according to their identified needs. The nursing care is based on the nursing process and the medical plan of treatment appropriate to the Rheumatology Specialty Clinic.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited nursing program
Licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas
Current BLS certification is required
Will obtain advanced life support certification within two years from their date of hire/transfer date
Other certification may be required by department
Customer Service Excellence
Communication
Assessment/Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Documentation
Professional/Accountability
Teaching
Clinical leadership

Responsibilities

Delivering individualized nursing care to patients/families according to their identified needs
Assessing clinical status, incorporating growth and development and psychosocial implications
Planning individualized care for patient/family
Identifying symptoms, changes, and deviations from the norm
Reporting patient/family needs to providers
Triaging telephone calls and document accurately findings reported by patient/family
Implementing the nursing plan of care while incorporating the medical plan
Communicating clearly and appropriately with patient/family and other members of the health care team
Determining the effectiveness and correctness of procedures performed; considers follow up actions
Evaluating patient/family response to care given and revises as necessary
Documenting and updates pertinent aspects of patient care
Documenting medical and nursing plans and outcomes
Appropriately documenting prescription refills, teaching, and telephone communications/triage with the patient, family, or social services
Documenting patient/family understanding of teaching upon clinic departure
Seeking opportunity for self-growth through community participation, attending clinic meetings, and membership to professional organizations
Seeking out continuing education/certification opportunities
Recognizing and maintaining patient/family confidentiality
Serving as a resource to others both inside and outside the Medical Center
Providing appropriate expert advice and opinions; demonstrates appropriate communication skills
Identifying learning needs and participates in clinic staff development
Organizing and prioritizing care, delegating when appropriate
Identifying potential problems and communicate them appropriately
Supervising others
Understanding and participating in the Quality Improvement process
Exhibiting and maintaining a working knowledge of clinic specific procedures and equipment operation
Helping Medical Assistants room patients and check patients out when needed
Other duties as assigned