Registered Nurse - Paragon Healthcare

Elevance Health; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare organization as a Registered Nurse. In this vital role, you will administer life-saving therapies, perform clinical assessments, and educate patients on their treatment plans. With a focus on patient care and adherence to protocols, you will make a significant impact in the lives of those you serve. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your skills and compassion can shine. If you are a licensed RN with a passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply and be part of something extraordinary.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN or ADN with 2 years of clinical experience.
• Must have a current unrestricted RN license.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapies according to prescriber orders and facility protocols.
• Documents patient data and evaluates responses to therapy.
• Educates patients and family members regarding therapy plans.

Skills

Patient Education

Clinical Assessment

IV Administration

Medication Management

HIPAA Compliance

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN or ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Be Part of an Extraordinary Team

A proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies, Paragon Healthcare brings over 20 years in providing life-saving and life-giving infusible and injectable drug therapies through our specialty pharmacies, our infusion centers, and the home setting.

Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Paragon Healthcare

Location: 27152 Interstate 45 N., Conroe, TX 77385

Clinic Hours: 8am – 6pm

Shift: 7:45pm – 5:45pm; 4/10 hour shifts per week

Build the Possibilities. Make an Extraordinary Impact.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the administration of all ordered therapies.

How you will make an impact:

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

1. Performs duties within the Nurse’s scope of practice, the facility’s policies/procedures, INS Standards of practice, and approved facility protocols.
2. Administers ordered therapies according to prescriber order, facility protocols, INS standards and company policy and procedures.
3. Completes admission process as directed by Center Director.
4. Performs physical assessment on each patient as warranted and for new consults as warranted by the patient diagnosis.
5. Refer to the NP on duty for complete physical assessment as needed.
6. Documents all pertinent data in the patient’s medical record.
7. Reports all significant changes or observations to the Center Director and is responsible for the follow up on any problem which is identified.
8. Evaluates the patient’s response to therapy and documents this finding in the medical record.
9. Educates patients and/or family members regarding therapy plan.
10. Ensures that all medication orders are complete, appropriate, accurate and up to date prior to treatment.
11. Understands and adheres to all applicable state, local and Federal laws and / or regulations including maintaining patient confidentiality through abiding by HIPAA laws/regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Requires an ASN or ADN and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
2. Requires a current unrestricted RN license in applicable state.
3. Multi-state licensure is required if this individual is providing services in multiple states.
4. Satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis test is a requirement for this position and Hepatitis B vaccine or signed waiver.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:

1. 2+ years of experience with IV preferred.
2. Port, PICC & Peripheral Line experienced preferred.
3. Medication Mixing experience preferred.
4. Titration experience preferred.
5. BSN preferred.
6. Multi-state license a plus.