Registered Nurse New Graduate (RN) - Ortho

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Antonio, TX

5d

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching patients’ needs with the nurse’s competencies. Completes established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period. Performs other related duties as assigned. The role includes assessing patient and family health needs, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications, coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, educating patients and families, supporting safe patient movement and hand-offs, and participating in professional development and performance improvement activities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Texas State Registered Nurse license.
• Active healthcare provider Basic Life Support certification from ARC or AHA upon hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• No minimum experience required for Med/Surg and Behavioral Health positions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess human responses and adaptation to actual or potential health problems of patients, families, and significant others.
• Develop a patient care plan based on the initial assessment, implement interventions, evaluate their effectiveness, and reassess patient needs on an ongoing basis.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and appropriately use unit resources, the chain of command, and the Rapid Response Team.
• Document plans and care provided.
• Identify patient and family education needs and provide individualized instruction using written materials and 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 instructions 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.
• Manage patient hand-offs at shift change and between departments and facilities, using required documentation tools.
• Provide each patient with the defined standard of care, including applicable core measures and protocols.
• Use resources efficiently and effectively.
• Maintain a safe environment.
• Address clinical needs specific to the patient population.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
• The position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree