Registered Nurse-4S Telemetry-7P

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Job summary

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care to patients of all ages. Responsibilities include nursing assessments, delegating tasks to unlicensed personnel, and maintaining documentation. No prior experience is required, but a current Texas RN license and BLS certification are mandatory.

This position offers competitive benefits including a matched retirement plan and paid time off. Join our dedicated team in performing Sacred Work!

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• No experience required.
• Current RN license in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care and assistance to patients.
• Delegate tasks to unlicensed personnel based on safety considerations.
• Maintain required documentation of patient care.
• Implement measures to promote a safe environment.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

Delegation

Documentation

Education

Graduated from an accredited nursing program

Current RN license in Texas

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team. Join us in performing Sacred Work! Competitive Benefits Are Offered Including Matched Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!, Bonus Potential.

Summary/Objective

The Registered Nurse is responsible for professional nursing care and related assistance to patients of any age group admitted to the area employed. The Registered Nurse provides direction to Licensed Vocational Nurses and non-licensed nursing personnel in providing direct patient care. The Registered Nurse supports the medical care of patients under the direction of the Medical Staff pursuant to the mission and objectives of the Hospital.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knows and conforms to the Nurse Practice Act for the State of Texas. Utilizes a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed, nursing care by performing comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient, making nursing diagnoses that serve as the basis for the strategy of care, developing a plan of care based on the assessment and nursing diagnosis, implementing nursing care, and evaluating the patient\'s responses to nursing interventions.
• Delegate tasks to unlicensed personnel that take into consideration patient safety and that are commensurate with the educational preparation, experience, knowledge, and physical and emotional ability of the person to whom the assignments are made in compliance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Implement measures to promote a safe environment for patients and others and know the rationale for and the effects of medications and treatments and shall correctly administer the same.
• Maintains required documentation of patient care and unit activities in accordance with standards.
• Clarify any order or treatment regimen that the nurse has reason to believe is inaccurate, non-efficacious or contraindicated by consulting with the appropriate licensed practitioner and notifying the ordering practitioner when the nurse makes the decision not to administer the medication or treatment.
• Institute appropriate nursing interventions that might be required to stabilize a patient\'s condition and/or prevent complications.

Required Education And Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

No Experience Required

Required License/Certifications

• Current RN license in the State of Texas
• BLS certification
• Unit specific competencies obtained within six months of hire