| POSITION SUMMARY: The RN is responsible for managing patients admitted or being seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures; performs the primary function of a professional nurse leader in assessing, planning, guiding, and evaluating nursing care provided to patients. The RN provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Assessments related to specific conditions, therapies and interventions are required. The RN shall oversee and guide nursing employees that are under their supervision. Responsible for interaction with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts with identification and assistance in resolutions. May be occasions when it will be necessary to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and/or on-call/call-back status. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times. QUALIFICATIONS: Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.
EDUCATION / LICENSURE: Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Texas, or part of a compact state license, or has a valid temporary RN license for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent license. BSN preferred. Effective January 6, 2012, must possess an Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma from a School of Nursing or University.New graduate RN's in possession of a permit to practice in the State of Texas may provide documentation from their RN program validating their completion of nursing program requirements. Must have and maintain BLS Must have and maintain current certifications, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program (for any and all certifications applicable through the AHA program) - please check all that apply:
X | BCLS/CPR | Must be current upon hire and thereafter | | ACLS | If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire, unless in Labor and Delivery or Post-Partum where RN must obtain within six months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times | | PALS or ENPC | If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times | | | NRP | If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire, unless in Labor and Deliver or Post-Partum where RN must obtain within six months of hire, nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times | | TNCC or or T-CAR | If required in unit, must have and maintain certification within eighteen months after hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times | | STABLE | If required in unit, must obtain within 12 months of hire, or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times | | CPI | If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times | X | SAMA | If required in unit, must obtain Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification within 90 days of starting unit orientation. | | FETAL MONITOR | If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of L&D experience - obtain within 12 months of hire; nurse with over a year of L&D experience - obtain within 6 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times. |
PHYSICAL DEMANDS CATEGORY: Physical Ability 1: ______ This employee will perform administrative work, i.e., sit at desk to work. Employees in this category should be capable of very light labor. Physical Ability 2: ______ This employee will perform clerical and/or physical work; i.e., clerks and clinical directors. Work is fairly active, but a portion of the time is spent at a desk or office. Involves occasional light lifting (15 lbs.), considerable walking, some bending, stooping and squatting. Employees in this category should be capable of light labor. Physical Ability 3: ______ This employee will perform moderate physical activity; i.e., maintenance, gardener, dietary, printer, stocker, or clinical supervisors. On feet most of the time. Involves bending, stooping, squatting, turning, reaching, and occasionally lifting objects weighing more than 35 pounds. Employees in this category should be capable of moderately heavy labor. Physical Ability 4: ___X___ This employee will have heavy physical stress on the back. Includes police officers, truck drivers, sanitation, warehouse, personnel, construction, nurses, etc. Involves frequent heavy lifting - more than 50 pounds - often combined with bending or turning. Employees in this category should be capable of heavy sustained labor. |
