RN, A5 Observation Unit - North

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, TX seeks Registered Nurses to deliver patient care using the nursing process. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective care and positive patient outcomes, interacting with patients and families while upholding professional nursing standards.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, is oriented to high-volume adult care, and emphasizes adherence to Texas Nurse Practice Act standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, AD) is required.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Input data into computer systems and support nursing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized nursing care based on the nursing process.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes.
• Interact with patients and families, upholding professional nursing standards.

Skills

Nursing process

Confidentiality

Data entry

Therapeutic equipment

Standards of care

Education

Diploma/AD Nursing

Job description

• 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 patients and loved ones, 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 health 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.
• Observation Registered Nurses provide care to adult patients who require additional monitoring (cardiac) and diagnositic testing to determine if the patient needs admission to the hospital as an inpatient or can be discharged.

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 patients and loved ones, 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 health 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.

• Observation Registered Nurses provide care to adult patients who require additional monitoring (cardiac) and diagnositic testing to determine if the patient needs admission to the hospital as an inpatient or can be discharged.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education
• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, AD)
• Minimum Work Experience
• No previous work experience
• Required Licenses/Certifications
• Registered Nurse
• CPR-BLS (required before completion of orientation)
• Diagnostic & Support: ACLS (required before completion of orientation)
• NIH Stroke Scale (required before completion of orientation)

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Maintain professional appearance at all times.
• Ability to handle confidentiality.
• Input data into computer programs.
• Ability to work with therapeutic equipment.
• Knowledge of nursing process and ability to deliver patient care based on standards of care.

Designated Driver

• No

OSHA Category

• 1 - High Risk