Registered Nurse
Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of professional level of nursing duties for patients served in the clinical specialty.
Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions
- Administers medications in accordance with hospital policies.
- Demonstrates knowledge of medications administered to include normal dosages, side effects and expected outcomes.
- Documents according to policy using electronic medication administration and bar-coding.
- Utilizes tools and resources to supplement knowledge.
- Delivers care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Implements care practices such as infection control procedures, care planning, safety measures, etc.
- Understands that attendance affects team morale and confidence.
- Demonstrates reliability and punctuality in regard to attendance.
- Consistently is present and ready to begin work activities and leaves work area promptly at the conclusion of the shift to reduce potential distractions.
- Schedules personal appointments or requests adjustment to schedule with least amount of disruption to service delivery.
- Provides prompt notice for unexpected absences.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Required
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Completion of accredited Nursing program
- Associate’s degree in Nursing
Experience: N/A
Certification/Licensure:
- Required
- Registered Nurse (RN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
- SAFE Approach Level III
Must obtain within six (6) months of start date
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