About the position
Registered Nurses deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patients and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Registered Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Due to the broad range of medical conditions they encounter, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions. Registered Nurses have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives. In addition, Registered Nurses must uphold the standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
Responsibilities
- Deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process.
- Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery.
- Interact effectively with patients and significant others.
- Provide direct and individualized nursing care based on scientific nursing principles.
- Participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives.
- Uphold the standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
Requirements
- Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, AD)
- Registered Nurse license
- CPR-BCLS certification
- NIH Stroke Scale certification (required before completion of orientation)
- Ability to input data into computer programs
