New Grad Aug- Dec RN P5 Neuro/Tele - North

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver patient care using the nursing process. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Nurses interact with patients and significant others while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Telemetry Registered Nurses provide care by connecting patients to machines that monitor electrocardiogram and heart rate information.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, AD).
• Must be able to maintain professional appearance and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and individualized nursing care to patients using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and desired outcomes.
• Interact with patients and significant others while upholding professional nursing standards.
• Provide care across a broad range of health conditions and maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge.
• Participate in committee activities, surveys and improvement initiatives; comply with the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

Maintains professional appearance

Ability to handle confidential info

Education

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (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 patient 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.

Telemetry Registered Nurses provide care by connecting patients to machines that monitor electrocardiogram and heart rate information. Telemetry nurses read and interpret data to better determine patient care.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

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

Minimum Work Experience

• No previous experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

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

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Maintains professional appearance at all times.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Designated Driver

• No

OSHA Category

• 1 - High Risk