Rn Jobs in Tacoma, VA

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Current Texas nursing license, or a temporary or compact license, to practice professional nursing.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process and the organization's values of innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion, and results.
• The posting states a BSN and at least one year of catheterization laboratory experience; cardiovascular ICU experience is also considered.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Cardiovascular ICU experience is considered.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and appropriate care according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient population.
• Coordinate nursing care planning with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions in delivering patient care.
• Collaborate with, direct, and, when appropriate, delegate to the healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
• Coordinate treatment plans and develop and implement discharge or transfer plans.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and patient-centered outcomes.
• Address each patient's diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and uphold service standards to optimize the patient experience.
• Follow regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Promote safety for patients, staff, and visitors, and follow organizational policies and standards, including responsible management of time, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
• Maintain professional growth by completing mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
• Support department goals and, as appropriate, serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.