New Grad Aug- Dec RN A5 Observation - North

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, TX, is seeking Registered Nurses to deliver patient care using the nursing process and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Nurses provide direct care, interact with patients and families, and adhere to the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

The role includes observation of adult patients requiring cardiac monitoring and diagnostic testing to determine inpatient admission. Applicants must be graduates of an accredited nursing program (Diploma/AD) with a valid RN license

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, AD).
• Registered Nurse license (RN).
• CPR-BCLS required before completion of orientation.
• ACLS required before completion of orientation.
• NIH Stroke Scale required before completion of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure quality patient care.
• Interact with patients and families while upholding professional nursing standards.
• Monitor adult patients with cardiac monitoring and diagnostic testing to determine admission status.

Skills

Professional appearance

Confidentiality

Data entry

Therapeutic equipment

Nursing process

Education

Diploma/AD

Job description

Job Summary

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 loved ones, 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.

Observation

Registered Nurses provide care to adult patients who require additional monitoring (cardiac) and diagnostic testing to determine if the patient needs admission to the hospital as an inpatient or can be discharged.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, AD)

Minimum Work Experience

• No previous work experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse
• CPR-BCLS (required before completion of orientation)
• Diagnostic & Support: ACLS (required before completion of orientation)
• NIH Stroke Scale (required before completion of orientation)

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Maintain professional appearance at all times.
• Ability to handle confidentiality.
• Input data into computer programs.
• Ability to work with therapeutic equipment.
• Knowledge of nursing process and ability to deliver patient care based on standards of care.

Designated Driver

• No

OSHA Category

• 1 - High Risk