Registered Nurse

Hendrick Medical Center • Brownwood, TX

64d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible executing clinical care to patients primarily in the Oncology Services Department with emphasis on administration and safety of chemotherapy/biotherapy agents.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree
• One year professional nursing experience.
• Registered Nurse
• BLS - should not initiate patient contact until completed.
• ACLS should be completed within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure, and functions; and community resources. Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing, and medical care coordination.
• Skill in initiating appropriate crisis interventions and emergency response.
• Skill in patient triage in person and on the phone.
• Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence.
• Ability to analyze options and then counsel patients and families about choices and make referrals to other providers and resources.
• Ability to engage clients and families in the development and implementation of a care plan.
• Ability to read and interpret physicians' orders and notes from other providers.
• Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals