Registered Nurse (Charge RN)- FT - Days - BH Admin

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse (Charge RN) for full-time day shift. The role requires overseeing behavioral health units, applying nursing processes, and collaborating with physicians and staff to deliver patient-centered care.

Minimum qualifications include a BSN, TX RN license, and current BLS; CPI training within 30 days of hire. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and hospital experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing; BSN required.
• Current registered nurse license in the State of Texas
• Current BLS certification
• CPI training within 30 days of hire date
• Computer skills required to be effective on assigned units
• Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Prefer hospital experience

Responsibilities

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
• Ensures care is delivered in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and ANA Standards.
• Performs nursing care using sound judgment; administers medications and therapies.
• Admits, discharges and transfers patients; transcribes and implements orders.
• Maintains detailed and accurate records of nursing actions.
• Provides education and emotional support to patients and families.
• Builds a positive work environment and coordinates care with team members.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Education

BSN

Tools

CPI training

Job description

Registered Nurse (Charge RN)- FT - Days - BH Admin - 19217

US:TX:Edinburg | NURSING & EDUCATION | Full Time

Description

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days

Summary:

MISSION STATEMENT:

Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.

VISION:

Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Knowledgeable of wide range of disorders; cognitive, emotional, developmental, social and behavioral, performs crisis intervention. Ability to practice nursing as described by the following definition: “The diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health alternations.” Ability to utilize the best nursing process in the provision of nursing care including but not limited to administering treatments and medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care, collaborating with other health care providers and providing education to patients and/or significant others. The successful candidate will be required to pass competencies for this position.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS :

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing required. BSN required.
• Current registered nurse’s license in the State of Texas
• Current BLS certification.
• Accepts assignment to any behavioral health unit
• CPI training within 30 days of hire date
• Computer skills required to be effective on assigned units
• Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians
• Prefer hospital experience

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE :

• One (1) – two (2) years of experience preferred
• Require constant and frequent judgment and response, occasionally in response to disasters or emergencies, actual events or drills.
• Exhibits tact, enthusiasm, and patience.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• High degree of competency/experience in general.
• Requires good communication and organizational skills.
• Requires reasoning ability and good independent judgment.

Responsibilities:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices
• Ensures that care is delivered to each patient in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice.
• Performs nursing care using sound judgment.
• Implements physician’s orders in a safe and accurate manner.
• Assists with admitting, discharging and transferring patients.
• Transcribes and implements new physician orders.
• Adapts to the needs of the unit by demonstrating flexibility/adaptability.
• Maintains detailed and accurate records of nursing actions.
• Participates in health/therapeutic counseling, teaching/emotional support for patients and significant other
• Makes rounds on assigned patients and prioritizes patient’s needs.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients and co-workers.
• Provides and receives reports in a status of patients at the change of shifts.
• Administers medication and therapies within the scope of safe nursing practice.
• Formulates, modifies and implements goal oriented patient care plans according to facility policies
• Assumes responsibility to report clinical limitations or the need for assistance to the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Abides by the rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Nurse Examiners
• Adheres to policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.
• Informs the charge nurse of any anticipated and/or actual issues/problems.
• Remains current with all policies and procedures published.
• Provides direction to non licensed nursing staff in the delivery of patient care.
• Anticipates potential problems situations and intervenes to offset any adverse impact.
• Plans and coordinates time schedule with peers to provide coverage.
• Builds a positive work environment by guiding employees to support the mission of the hospital, providing developmental opportunities and encouraging teamwork.
• Ensures the distribution and delivery of equipment/supplies as necessary.

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITIES :

(Chain-of-command)

Other information:

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

AGE SPECIFIC :

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate