RN (Days)

Description:

The Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting.

*This is a fulltime day position.*

Requirements:

**QUALIFICATIONS**

* Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Registered or Vocational Nursing
* Current RN or LVN license from the Texas State Board of Nursing with renewal as required by law
* BLS required (must have certification prior to working)

**RN must demonstrate competency in the following areas:**

* Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment and reassessments on all patients as per policy. This includes pediatric, geriatric and the general population.
* Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
* Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
* Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
* Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
* Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
* Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
* Ability to perform waived testing (point of care testing) per Clinical Laboratory’s and the patient care unit’s policies and procedures.
* Ability to interpret the results of waived tests; takes appropriate action on waived test results.
* Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate the overall plan daily for effectiveness.
* Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Family is included in teaching as appropriate.
* Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff, Nurse Executive and administrative team.
* Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.
* Maintain operational aspects of the patient care units in collaboration with other service areas.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES FOR RN & LVN**

* Medical terminology as it relates to job.
* Current knowledge an skills appropriate to the age and type of population served.
* Strong reasoning/critical thinking skills.
* Proficiency with computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and electronic health records systems.
* Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.