Registered Nurse (RN) - FT - Days - Cath Lab - Edinburg, Texas - Cardiac Cath Lab

Company: Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
Location: Edinburg
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) - FT - Days - Cath Lab - Edinburg, Texas
Description

Position at DHR Health


POSITION SUMMARY:Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.-- Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for departmental specific patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards.-- Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.---- Supports the organization vision and mission.-- Utilizes knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care.-- Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.-- --POSITION EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:------------Graduate of accredited school of nursing required------------Current registered nurse's license in the State of Texas------------Current BLS certification.------------ACLS certification within 6 months of hire------------PALS certification within 6 months of hire------------Willingness to be crossed trained to other areas.------------Cultural and bilingual issues.------------Good written and verbal communication skills required. ------------Ability to read, write and speak English required ------------Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians------------Prefer hospital experience--JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:Ability to practice nursing as described by the following definition:-- "The diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health alternations."-- Ability to utilize the best nursing process in the provision of nursing care including but not limited to administering treatments and medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care, collaborating with other health care providers and providing education to patients and/or significant others.-- The successful candidate will be required to pass competencies for this position.--------POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:------------Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.-- Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices------------Ensures that care is delivered to each patient in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Texas and ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice.-- ------------Performs nursing care using sound judgment.------------------------Implements physician's orders in a safe and accurate manner.--------------------Assists with admitting, discharging and transferring patients.--------------------Transcribes and implements new physician orders.----------------------Adapts to the needs of the unit by demonstrating flexibility/adaptability.----------------Maintains detailed and accurate records of nursing actions.--------------------Participates in health/therapeutic counseling, teaching/emotional support for patients and significant others.----------------Makes rounds on assigned patients and prioritizes patient's needs.------------------Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients and co-workers.------------------Provides and receives reports in a status of patients at the change of shifts.----------------Administers medication and therapies within the scope of safe nursing practice.--------------Formulates, modifies and implements goal oriented patient care plans according to facility policies.----------------Assumes responsibility to report clinical limitations or the need for assistance to the supervisor.--------------------------------Performs other duties as assigned.--------------------------Abides by the rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Nurse Examiners --------------Adheres to policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services------------Informs the charge nurse of any anticipated and/or actual issues/problems.----------------Maintains current with all new policies and procedures published.-- ------ ------------Provides direction to non licensed nursing staff in the delivery of patient care. -- ------------Anticipates potential problems situations and intervenes to offset any adverse impact.---------------------- ------------Contacts the organ procurement organization in order to satisfy regulatory requirements-------------- for the determination of medical suitability for organ, tissue and eye donation; completes-------------- certificate of referral/request and places same in the medical record.------ ------------Plans and coordinates time schedule with peers to provide coverage.------------------Builds a positive work environment by guiding employees to support the mission of the hospital, providing developmental opportunities and encouraging teamwork.--------------Ensures the distribution and delivery of equipment/supplies as necessary.----

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