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A professional registered nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process. The registered nurse directs and guides patient and family teaching activities as well as the activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The current opening is for a PRN NIGHT shift employee.

Implement physicians' orders, administer medications, start IVs, perform treatments, procedures and special tests, and document treatment as required by company policy and local/state/federal rules and regulations.

Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.

Assess and evaluate patients' needs for, and responses to, care rendered.

Apply sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.

Administer over-the-counter and prescription medications as ordered.

Collaborate with the nursing team to create a Plan of Care for all patients.

Direct and guide ancillary personnel and maintain standards of professional nursing.

Maintaining accurate, complete care records and reports.

Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.

Recording patient vital signs and medical information.

Adhere to all Chambers Health appearance standards and maintains a professional dress at all times while working.

Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients and co-workers. Is responsive to patient needs.

Uses AIDET model when interacting with patients, client, and guests.

Demonstrates efficient and safe use of equipment and cleaning solutions utilizing appropriate PPE.

Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence by adherence to hospital and departmental annual training commitments.

Participates in self-development by attending mandatory in-services and educational programs appropriate to the goals and needs of the department.

Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe environment. Complies with all CMS regulations and other local, state and federal regulations.

Maintains compliance with Chambers Health standards of operation. Always adheres to Chambers Health Business Conduct Policy. Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance, with all local, state and federal regulations and codes.

Maintains compliance with all requirements of Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.

Follow narcotic policies and consistently demonstrate the "seven rights" of medication administration.

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Ability to solve interpersonal situations.

Requires taking on call and working extra shifts during high volume/census, low staffing, or emergent periods.

Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.

Performs other related duties as may be assigned by manager.

The work environment characteristics described in the following tables are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to life and death situations as well as other unique situations that pertain to patient care and nursing practices. Employee will be exposed to stressful situations, which require critical thinking and immediate resolution to multiple patient care issues.

Stethoscope

Telephone

Blood Pressure Cuffs

Thermometer

Pulse Oximeter

Glucometer

IV Pump

Computer

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. A current active Texas RN license without restrictions is required.

TNCC required within twelve months of date of employment.

ACLS, PALS or ENPC required within six months of date of employment.

Experience working as an RN in a healthcare facility preferred.

VERY HEAVY Lifting objects in excess of 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing 50 pounds or more

BENDING - FREQUENT

KEYING - FREQUENT

HEARING - CONSTANT

REACHING - FREQUENT

SEEING - CONSTANT

SPEAKING - CONSTANT

SITTING - CONSTANT

STANDING - CONSTANT

WALKING - FREQUENT

LIFTING - FREQUENT

CARRYING - FREQUENT

KNEELING - OCCASIONAL

SMELLING - FREQUENT

PUSHING - FREQUENT

PULLING - FREQUENT

OVERHEAD REACHING - OCCASIONAL