RN, C7 PCU/Tele - North

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, TX is seeking Registered Nurses to deliver care using the nursing process and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

You will provide direct and individualized nursing care, participate in telemetry monitoring, and uphold the Texas Nurse Practice Act during orientation. ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale are required before completion of orientation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, AD).
• No previous work experience required.
• Current RN license in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure high quality patient care.
• Telemetry duties: monitor, interpret data and respond to observations.

Skills

Maintains professional appearance

Handles confidential information

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.