RN Outpatient Resource

Midland Memorial Hospital; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support for BSN education

Hospital-provided continuing education

Job summary

Midland Memorial Hospital in Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) dedicated to patient safety and quality care. The RN will perform comprehensive assessments, implement care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes while functioning within the legal scope of nursing practice.

Applicants should have an Associate's degree in nursing or a diploma, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. Current Texas RN License and specialty certifications are important for those looking to advance their career.

This position offers a supportive environment for continued education and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have a current Texas RN License.
• Associate's degree in nursing or diploma required; BSN preferred.
• Certifications in specialty areas preferred (e.g., CEN, CPEN).

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive assessments.
• Synthesize data to identify nursing diagnoses.
• Implement the plan of care and evaluate patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient safety

Assessment skills

Clinical intervention

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current Texas RN License

Certifications (CEN, CPEN, CCRN, CNOR)

Tools

ACLS

PALS

ENPC

TNCC

Job description

Job Description

The RN, with a focus on patient safety, is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of the employing health care institution or practice setting. The RN functions under his or her own license and assumes accountability and responsibility for quality of care provided to patients and their families according to the standards of nursing practice. The RN demonstrates responsibility for continued competence in nursing practice, and develops insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning.

Shift and Schedule

PRN, shift will vary.

Essential Functions/Performance Expectations

• Complete a comprehensive assessment. This includes the initial and ongoing, extensive collection, analysis and interpretation of data.
• Synthesize the data collected during the comprehensive assessment to identify problems, make nursing diagnoses, and formulate goals, teaching plans, and outcomes.
• Implement the plan of care. The RN may begin, deliver, assign, or delegate certain interventions within the plan of care for patients within legal, ethical, and regulatory parameters and in consideration of health restoration, disease prevention, wellness, and promotion of healthy lifestyles.
• Evaluate and report patient outcomes and responses to therapeutic interventions in comparison to benchmarks from evidence-based practice and research findings, and plan any follow-up care and referrals to appropriate resources that may be needed.

Education and Experience

• An associate’s degree (ADN) or diploma in nursing is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is preferred. Our aim is that MMH nurses are prepared at the BSN level. We are committed to supporting your pursuit of a BSN education. A BSN and certification in a clinical area of expertise will be required to advance within the clinical nurse professional practice ladder.
• Current State of Texas License as a Registered Nurse.
• Certification in area of specialty (e.g., CEN, CPEN, CCRN, CNOR) preferred.
• ACLS, PALS or ENPC, and TNCC required within 12 months of date of employment to be scheduled in the ED. ACLS required within 6 months to be scheduled in CCU or PACU areas.
• Required to complete eight (8) hours of hospital-provided continuing education hours upon hire and annually for Total Joint and Spine. Education will focus on management/care of total hip, knee and shoulder replacement as well as elective spine surgery patients.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:

• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.