RN, Centralized Support - North

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct patient care using the nursing process. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes, communicate with patients and families, and uphold professional standards across units.

RNs provide care for adult patients, may float to various bedded units based on hospital needs, and participate in committee work, surveys, and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (AD, Diploma).
• Recent acute care experience.
• Registered Nurse license for Texas.
• CPR-BLS, ACLS and NIHSS prerequisites before orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure quality patient care.
• Interact with patients and families while upholding professional standards.
• Float to various bedded units as directed by hospital needs.
• Participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives.
• Uphold the Texas Nurse Practice Act standards.

Skills

Nursing care

Confidential data handling

Data entry into computer systems

Therapeutic equipment handling

Knowledge of nursing process

Education

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (AD, Diploma)

Tools

EHR software

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 loved ones, while maintaining the standards 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.

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 loved ones, while maintaining the standards 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.

Registered Nurses provide care for primarily adult patients through the admission and discharge process to those who are being treated to manage illness/injury. They may float to various bedded units directed by hospital need, bed capacity, and competency.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (AD, Diploma)

Minimum Work Experience

• Recent acute care experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse-State of Texas License
• CPR-BLS
• Diagnostic & Support: ACLS (required before completion of orientation)
• NIHSS (required before completion of orientation)

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Maintains professional appearance at all times.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• 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