Hospital RN Lead - Patient Care & Collaboration

USMD Hospital At Arlington LP; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USMD Hospital At Arlington LP is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse in Arlington, TX. The RN provides patient care, collaborates with physicians and care teams, and upholds safety and quality standards throughout the continuum of care.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, Texas or Compact RN licensure, with required BLS/ACLS on hire; PALS required for PACU/ER, ENPC/TNCC preferred for ER. 2–4 years of nursing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current RN Licensure, either Texas or Compact.
• BLS and ACLS certification required and must be completed upon hire.
• PALS (PACU and ER only) certification required and must be completed upon hire. ENPC and TNCC are preferred for ER.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality nursing care while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform specific competencies as listed on the competency validation form.
• Confirms patient identity via use of two patient identifiers and checks patient identification bracelet before procedures.
• Provides appropriate updates, instructions and patient education information to patient and family.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans for blood borne and airborne pathogens.
• Communicates with peer and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace.
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences.
• Participates in the performance improvement process within the Hospital and department.
• Delivers nursing care to assigned group of patients including education directed towards identified knowledge deficits, treatment planning, pain management and discharge planning utilizing the nursing process.
• Anticipates deteriorating life sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action.
• Establishes a compassionate environment providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients, friends and families.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions
• Wears proper identification while on duty

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

USMD Hospital At Arlington LP is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse in Arlington, TX. The RN provides patient care, collaborates with physicians and care teams, and upholds safety and quality standards throughout the continuum of care.

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, Texas or Compact RN licensure, with required BLS/ACLS on hire; PALS required for PACU/ER, ENPC/TNCC preferred for ER. 2–4 years of nursing experience is preferred.