Registered Nurse

Shannon Health; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shannon Health in Texas is seeking a registered nurse to provide professional nursing care across clinical areas. Responsibilities include medication administration, accurate documentation, infection control, and adherence to safety protocols.

The role requires dependable attendance and teamwork to ensure high-quality patient care. Education should include a state-licensed RN credential, a completed accredited nursing program, and preferred higher degrees.

Qualifications

• Administers medications per hospital policy and documents in the EHR/barcode system.
• Adheres to standards for nursing areas and infection control practices.
• Delivers care per policies, including safety and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications in accordance with hospital policies and documents accordingly.
• Delivers care following infection control procedures and safety measures.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains reliable attendance.

Skills

Medication administration

Infection control

Care planning

Documentation (EHR)

Education

High School Diploma, GED

Accredited nursing program completion

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of professional level of nursing duties for patients served in the clinical areas noted below.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Administers medications in accordance with hospital policies; Demonstrates knowledge of medications administered to include normal dosages, side effects and expected out comes; Documents according to policy using electronic medication administration and bar-coding; Utilizes tools and resources to supplement knowledge.
• Adheres to Standards and recommended practices for specific nursing service area(s).
• Delivers care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures; Implements care practices such as Infection control procedures, care planning, safety measures, etc.
• Understands that attendance affects team morale and confidence. Demonstrates reliability and punctuality in regard to attendance. Consistently is present and ready to begin work activities at start of shift, stays within established break periods, arrives on time for meetings and leaves work area promptly at the conclusion of the shift to reduce potential distractions. Schedules personal appointments or requests adjustment to schedule with least amount of disruption to service delivery. Provides prompt notice for unexpected absences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Completion of an accredited nursing program
• Preferred
  • Associate’s degree in Nursing
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Experience:

• Preferred
  • Two or more years of experience in Nursing

Certification/Licensure:

• 4N & 4S & 4W
  • Registered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within one (1) year of start date
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
    • Must obtain within one (1) year of start date
• 5N & 5S
  • Registered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within one (1) year of start date
• CDU
  • Registered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within one (1) year of start date
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
    • Must obtain within one (1) year of start date
• 6N
  • Registered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within one (1) year of start date
• 6S
  • Registered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within one (1) year of start date
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
    • Must obtain within one (1) year of start date
• Med Surg- South
  • Registered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
    • Required for Charge Nurse Only; Preferred for Staff Nurse