RN

Lynn County Hospital District•Tahoka, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for overseeing nursing personnel and ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care within the hospital. The RN will interpret and implement hospital and nursing service policies, maintain awareness of legal aspects of nursing, and ensure adherence to safety and disaster plans. The position involves collaboration with other disciplines, investigation of patient complaints, and participation in staff orientation and educational programs. Direct patient care responsibilities include supervising nursing staff, evaluating care quality, developing staffing patterns, and making rounds to assess patient care and the environment. Accurate documentation, interpretation of physician orders, and efficient use of supplies and equipment are also key functions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Currently registered with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.
Previous satisfactory work record.
Will keep BLS and ACLS current with this education provided by the hospital.
Good physical and mental health.
Occasional lifting with assistance is required.
Adequate hand/eye coordination and fine motor skills required.
Talking and hearing is essential in instructing and supervising nursing personnel.
Near visual acuity required to work with charts and records, able to use computer skills for EHR.
Promotes standards and principles of professional organization.
Competent in supervision.
Has vision in planning and adaptability to change.
Has interest in research and development in nursing.

Nice To Haves

Full-time employees are recommended to successfully complete TNCC and ENPC provided outside the hospital at no expense to the employee.

Responsibilities

Knows and interprets to all nursing personnel the philosophy, purposes, policies, and standards of the Hospital and Nursing Service Department.
Sets standards of quality nursing care in cooperation with the Director of Nursing Service.
Is aware of the legal aspects of nursing, demonstrating this in his/her assignments, supervision, teaching, and his/her own direct nursing care.
Maintains awareness and practice of hospital safety, fire, and disaster plans.
Meets periodically with the CCO to discuss nursing care and future planning.
Cooperates with other disciplines and hospital departments in implementing programs in the interest of the patient's welfare.
Keeps CCO notified of reportable items and problems.
Coordinates activities with other non-nursing departments, solves minor problems with other departments, and refers major problems to the CCO.
Investigates complaints of patients and discusses the same with the Risk Manager or CCO.
Assists in the orientation of new staff assigned to Nursing Department.
Assists in educational programs.
Assumes responsibility for all nursing activities directed or indirectly related to patient care.
Directs, coordinates, and supervises nursing personnel.
Evaluates the quality of nursing care and offers suggestions for improvement.
Assists in developing a staffing pattern to meet the needs of patients.
Makes rounds of the nursing unit to ascertain quality of patient care, to evaluate the environment for optimum comfort and safety of the patient, and to determine needs for improving nursing service for patients and the working environment for personnel, giving direct care as necessary.
Responsible for the accurate reporting and recording of patients' symptoms, reactions, progress and nursing care given.
Implements good thorough charting techniques, especially admission and discharge notes.
Responsible for the interpretation and execution of doctors' orders.
Maintains records according to hospital and nursing service policies.
Provides for adequate use of supplies and equipment.
Imports patient care charges when necessary.