Registered Nurse (Inpatient), Part Time
Company: CAPROCK EMERGENCY, LLC
Location: Bryan
Posted on: March 14, 2023
Job Description:
REGISTERED NURSES, CapRock Health System, is seeking a
registered nurse to join our growing team immediately. The
Registered Nurse will be responsible for utilizing the nursing
process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in
the care of patients of all ages and developmental stages who are
experiencing changes in the normal health process; the registered
nurse participates in the patient/family care and experience
through critical thinking, teamwork, effective communication, and
nursing knowledge and skill. He or she is responsible for
accurately completing assigned duties and conforming to policies
and procedures. The registered nurse is responsible for
contributing to the successful operations of the shift in an
organized manner in accordance with current Texas Board of Nursing
standards and works in a cooperative effort with physicians and
other members of the clinical staff to ensure effective patient
care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. The
registered nurse will ensure that the highest degree of quality
patient care and patient satisfaction is maintained. - He or she
provides care for patients presenting with various types of
illnesses and/or injuries with the potential for emergency or acute
care needs Position Requirements: Education Qualifications and
Credentials:
- 2+ years -Medical-Surgical experience in an acute care hospital
required.
- Successful completion of an accredited registered nursing
program.
- Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse License in
the State of Texas.
- Current certification in BLS, ACLS and PALS are required.
- Other experience in critical care setting preferred. Essential
Job Functions:
- Provides patient-focused nursing care of the acutely ill or
injured patient. Utilizes the core nursing process of assessing,
planning, implementing, and evaluating and correlating accurate
documentation to reflect the course of treatment.
- Ensures patient care is holistic, compassionate and meets both
the clinical and spiritual/emotional needs of the patient.
- Triages and prioritizes patient care (physical and
psychosocial) based on acuity level and available resources.
Implements the care plan and monitors, records and communicates
patient condition as appropriate. Anticipates patient needs and
physician orders, based on the patient's chief complaint and
presenting signs and symptoms. Applies assessment skills to
recognize critical care needs. Acts with a sense of urgency, when
appropriate. Documents patient care accurately and timely.
- Promotes safety initiatives and follows safety requirements and
environment of care by adhering to safety policies, regulatory
standards, and infection control policies/guidelines. - Examples;
fall prevention, proper us of equipment, and utilization of two
patient identifiers before any procedure, treatment, exam. Applies
proper technique and safe practice while performing diagnostic
testing. - Reports safety violations, work injuries, or work
hazards to supervisor and/or administration. - Participates in
shift to shift safety huddles and quality improvement
initiatives.
- Works collaboratively with other disciplines to provide
well-coordinated patient care. Promotes a positive attitude for
good interpersonal, interdepartmental, and inter-facility
relationships. Shows consideration for and maintains good relations
with others. Ensures assignments delegated to another team member
are within his/her scope of practice, competency, and level of
licensure, communicating needs in a clear and concise manner.
Assures delegated tasks are completed and accurate.
- Performs essential job functions within his/her scope of
practice and maintains awareness of and adheres to current policies
and procedures set forth by CapRock as well as other regulatory
guidelines set forth by entities including but not limited to The
Texas Department of State Health Services, Board of Nurse Examiners
and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
- Adheres to established laboratory procedures and follows
established safety guidelines for working in the laboratory.
Processes specimens according to written Laboratory procedures,
reporting results and filing paperwork accordingly.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the
ability to work with minimal supervision. Internally inspired to
perform to the best of their ability using his/her own drive or
initiative.
- Facilitates patient transfer and discharge, ensuring the
patient's safety, appropriate communication and documentation as
per company policy and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrates a solution-driven attitude. Participates in the
development of departmental policies & procedures as well as
related documentation by offering recommendations that aligns with
current trends in emergency care, represents current standards of
care, and supports the focus of CapRock to provide family-friendly,
compassionate care with little-to-no wait.
- Attends 80% of unit meetings remaining abreast of current
departmental, facility, and organizational goals. Assists in
dissemination of information as needed to other team members.
- Participates in staff assessment and performance evaluations as
requested. Fosters a positive environment conducive to staff
development. Cultivates team members by assisting with competency
and training as well as promoting ongoing staff education.
- Participates in ongoing professional development; completing
all educational requirements set for by nursing and other
regulatory/accrediting bodies.
- Models professionalism and customer service to patients,
family, community, staff and physicians consistent with the mission
and values of CapRock Health System.
- Ensures that all equipment is in proper working order and
reports defects and/or deficiencies to their supervisor. -
Troubleshoots errors and malfunctioning of equipment, when
appropriate. - Effectively communicates with teammates and
physicians to ensure timeliness of procedures, exams, tests,
etc.
- Maintains appropriate and correct entries into applicable
clinical logs and records as required by regulatory, accrediting
body and/or policy and procedure.
- Assists with operational duties such as but not limited to; the
cleaning of the facility to ensure a safe and sanitary work
environment and compliance with infection control policy and
procedures; working with others to maintain adequate par levels of
supplies and medications; monitor and remove expired supplies and
medications, ensures equipment is in working condition and
available when needed.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient and company related
issues. - Ensures compliance with HIPAA rule and standards as
applicable to patient medical records, patient care, and diagnostic
testing to include but not limited to patient medical records,
exams, test results and other protected health information
(PHI).
- Works in cooperation with other administrative and facility
staff to ensure overall departmental compliance both directly and
indirectly related to quality assurance; risk management and life
safety are applied to patient care and employee safety.
- Diligently executes other duties as assigned. Knowledge,
Abilities, and Skills:
- Maintains composure when confronted with jobstress or emergency
situations and a can adapt to changing environments, be
innovative,and be dependable.
- Excellent interpersonal skills arerequired.
- Possess strong organizational and time management skills,
ability toprioritize responsibilities based on critical thinking
skills. Self-motivatedand able to problem solve and follow through
to achieve high quality outcomes. -
- Communicate effectively, both orally and written.
- Work with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Physical Demands: The physical demands below are typical of those
thatmust be met by the employee to successfully perform the
essential functions ofthe position. Reasonable accommodations may
be available for individuals withdisabilities.
- Employee isregularly required to hear and speak; is frequently
required to sit, stand,walk, use hands to finger, reach with hands
and arms, lift and move more than10 lbs.;
- Employee isoccasionally required to lift and move objects up to
25 lbs., climb, balance,stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. -
- Specificvision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, colorvision or accommodations, peripheral
vision, depth perception and ability toadjust focus. Required to
constantly make decisions and concentrate.
- Ability towork with and around potentially hazardous materials
and disease. Position Location(s): The position will serve at the
Bryan Hospital facility. Position Benefits: CapRock Health System
offers:
- Competitive pay
- Self-scheduling
- Low patient to nurse ratios
- Embroidered scrubs To Apply: To apply, please fill out the form
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Keywords: CAPROCK EMERGENCY, LLC, Bryan , Registered Nurse (Inpatient), Part Time, Healthcare , Bryan, Texas
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