Registered Nurse - FT - Days - BV PACU/Post Op

DHR Health; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the BV PACU/Post Op unit in Brownsville, TX. This full-time day shift role requires hospital experience, English proficiency, and readiness to train as a charge nurse.

The candidate must hold a Texas RN license, current BLS, and obtain ACLS/PALS within six months of hire. NRP is required for Women’s Hospital employees. Cross-training and potential preceptorship after two years are encouraged.

Qualifications

• RN license in the State of Texas is required.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• ACLS and PALS must be obtained within six months of hire.
• NRP certification within six months for Women’s Hospital employees.
• Willingness to be trained for charge nurse.
• Willingness to become a preceptor after two years of nursing experience.
• Hospital experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in English – verbal and written and computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Performs family-centered, evidence-based nursing care using the nursing process.
• Implements physician’s orders safely and accurately.
• Assists with admitting, discharging and transferring patients.
• Transcribes and implements new physician orders.
• Maintains detailed and accurate records of nursing actions.
• Provides education and emotional support to patients and families.
• Makes rounds and prioritizes patient needs.
• Administers medications and therapies within safe nursing practice.

Skills

RN license TX

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP (Women’s Hospital)

English proficiency

Cross training

Preceptor readiness

Hospital experience

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse - FT - Days - BV PACU/Post Op - 22008

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

Posted 3 days ago

Description

Summary:

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS :

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing required (BSN preferred)
• Current registered nurse’s license in the State of Texas required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS and PALS certification within six (3) months of hire
• NRP certification within six (6) month of hire for Women’s Hospital employees
• Job requires cross training to like areas
• Willingness to be trained for charge nurse
• Willingness to become a preceptor after two years of nursing experience
• Hospital experience preferred
• Proficiency in English –verbal and written and computer skills required

Responsibilities

• Performs family-centered evidence based nursing care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• 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 others.
• 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.
• Maintains current with all new 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.
• Contacts the organ procurement organization in order to satisfy regulatory requirements for the determination of medical suitability for organ, tissue and eye donation; completes certificate of referral/request and places same in the medical record.
• 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.
• Flexibility in schedule to meet unit needs and weekend/holiday requirements.
• Plans and coordinates time schedule with peers to provide coverage.
• Participates in unit based council and/or hospital committees.
• Attends mandatory unit and hospital meetings/classes.
• Ensures 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Standard I: Quality of Care

The nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.

The nurse evaluates his/her own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statues and regulations.

Standard III: Education

The nurse acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice.

Standard IV: Collegiality

The nurse contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.

Standard V: Ethics

The nurse’s decisions and actions on behalf of patients are determined in an ethical manner.

The nurse collaborates with the patient, significant other, and health care providers in providing patient care.

Standard VII: Research

The nurse uses research findings in practice.

The nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care.

The nurse contributes to the environment of care delivery within the practice settings.

Standard X: Accountability

The nurse is professionally and legally accountable for his/her practice. The professional registered nurse may delegate to and supervise qualified personnel who provide patient care.

Other information

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE :

Ability to practice nursing as described by the following definition by the American Nurses Association (2016): “the essential core of practice for the registered nurse to deliver holistic, patient-focused care.” 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.

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES

1. ACNO

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 to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to his or her age.