Registered Nurse (Inpatient), Full Time - Med Surg
Company: CapRock Health System
Location: Bryan
Posted on: May 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (Inpatient), Full TimeREGISTERED 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 below
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