RN- GI Lab

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional medical center in Texas is looking for Registered Nurses to provide quality patient care. The role is entry-level and full-time, focusing on delivering individualized nursing in operating and gastroenterology services. Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree and required certifications like BLS and Registered Nurse licensure. This position involves collaborating with medical teams to ensure effective patient care delivery and participation in improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license is required.
• BLS certification must be completed before patient contact.
• ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale certifications within 90 days of hire.
• PALS or ENPC should be completed within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized nursing care using scientific nursing principles.
• Participate in committee activities, surveys, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure effective patient care in surgical services areas.

Skills

Professional appearance

Ability to handle confidential information

Education

Associate's Degree

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.
• Surgical Services Registered Nurses are responsible for the delivery of safe, effective and quality patient-family centered care in the Operating Room, Gastroenterology lab and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education
• Associate's Degree
• Minimum Work Experience
• No Previous experience
• Required Licenses/Certifications
• Registered Nurse
• BLS - should not initiate patient contact until completed.
• ACLS should be completed within 90 days of hire.
• NIH Stroke Scale should be completed within 90 days of hire.
• PALS or ENPC should be completed within 6 months of hire.
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Maintains professional appearance at all times.
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Designated Driver
• No
• OSHA Category
• 1 - High Risk

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care