Registered Nurse: Patient Care & Education Leader

Steward Health Care; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Steward Health Care in Odessa, TX is seeking a registered nurse to evaluate patients, plan and document nursing care, and support physicians during examinations and procedures.

You will administer medications within the RN scope, promote patient independence through education, and collaborate with the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires an associate's degree and RN certification; BSN preferred, with familiarity of standard nursing concepts and procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate's degree and RN certification; BSN preferred.
• Familiar with standard nursing concepts and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care.
• Assists physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the RN scope.
• Promotes patient independence by teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse (RN) certification

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Steward Health Care in Odessa, TX is seeking a registered nurse to evaluate patients, plan and document nursing care, and support physicians during examinations and procedures.

You will administer medications within the RN scope, promote patient independence through education, and collaborate with the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires an associate's degree and RN certification; BSN preferred, with familiarity of standard nursing concepts and procedures.