Nursing - Registered Nurse

Chambers County Public Hospital•Anahuac, TX

20h

About The Position

A professional registered nurse is responsible for delivering patient care using the nursing process. The nurse directs and guides patient and family teaching activities and ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing practice standards. The current opening is for a PRN night-shift employee. The role reports to the Director of Nursing and is in the Nursing department. It is hourly and temporary.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current active Texas RN license without restrictions.
TNCC certification required within twelve months of employment.
ACLS, PALS, or ENPC certification required within six months of employment.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to lift objects in excess of 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more.
Physical activities include frequent bending, keying, reaching, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and smelling; constant hearing, seeing, speaking, sitting, and standing; and occasional kneeling and overhead reaching.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as an RN in a healthcare facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement physicians’ orders; administer medications; start IVs; perform treatments, procedures, and special tests; and document treatment in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patients’ conditions.
Assess and evaluate patients’ needs for care and responses to care rendered.
Use sound nursing judgment in patient-care management decisions.
Collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for each patient.
Direct and guide ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards.
Maintain accurate and complete care records and reports.
Monitor patients for medication side effects and reactions, and record vital signs and medical information.
Follow Chambers Health appearance standards and maintain professional dress.
Provide friendly, efficient, positive customer service; respond to patient needs; and use the AIDET model when interacting with patients, clients, and guests.
Use equipment and cleaning solutions safely and efficiently with appropriate PPE.
Complete annual training commitments, attend mandatory in-services and relevant educational programs, and participate in professional development.
Follow established systems and training programs to maintain a safe environment; comply with CMS and other applicable regulations and Chambers Health operating standards and Business Conduct Policy.
Maintain records and reports to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and codes, including civil rights, age discrimination, and disability requirements.
Follow narcotic policies and consistently demonstrate the seven rights of medication administration.
Maintain emotional control under stress and resolve interpersonal situations.
Take on-call assignments and work extra shifts during high-volume or census periods, low staffing, or emergencies.
Communicate workplace hazards to peers and management.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the manager.