Job description

Job Description

registered nurse

Location: Hospital/ER

Department: Nursing

X Hourly, Non-

Exempt

Salaried, Exempt

FT PT PRN

Job Code:

Pay Grade:

Developed Date: Rev. August 2019

Job Summary:

Utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the care of patients of all ages and developmental stages whom 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 successful operations of the shift in an organized manner in accordance with current Texas Board of Nursing standards and works in cooperative effort with physician 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.

Reporting Structure: Reports to Director of Nursing Services, who holds the employee responsible for the achievement of desired goals and objectives.

Education Qualifications and Credentials:

Work requires 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.

Minimum of 3 years’ direct patient care experience in an acute care hospital setting required.

2 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in an emergency department setting required for emergency department.

Other experience in critical care setting preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

The employee must be able to perform each essential function effectively to be successful in this position.

• 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 job stress or emergency situations and a can adapt to changing environments, be innovative, and be dependable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize responsibilities based on critical thinking skills. Self-motivated and 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 that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities.

• Employee is regularly 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 than 10 lbs.;
• Employee is occasionally required to lift and move objects up to 25 lbs., climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision or accommodations, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Required to constantly make decisions and concentrate.
• Ability to work with and around potentially hazardous materials and disease.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read this job description and understand that in accepting this position I indicate I can meet the essential functions of this position and other work requirements, with or without accommodations. I understand my obligation to follow the policies and procedures governing the performance of my duties and to practice the ethical standards of conduct and behavior expected of CapRock Health System. I accept the position of Registered Nurse and will perform the duties to the best of my ability.

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Employee Signature Date

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Employee Name

This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

The employment relationship remains at-will.'
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COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

EMR Used:

• Not listed / Other

Patient Type:

• Pediatric
• Adults
• Geriatric
• Family

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Differential pay
• Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: One location

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