Registered Nurse

Hendrick Medical Center; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct and individualized nursing care using the nursing process, with emphasis on telemetry monitoring and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The role requires RN licensure, CPR-BCLS, ACLS prior to orientation, and NIH Stroke Scale prior to completion of orientation, with adherence to the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver care using the nursing process and monitor patient conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes.
• Interpret telemetry data to guide patient care decisions.

Skills

Maintains professional appearance

Confidential information handling

Education

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, AD)

Job description

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

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

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse
• CPR-BCLS
• Diagnostic & Support: ACLSrequiredbefore 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.