Registered Nurse - 4N Progressive Care Unit
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of professional level of nursing duties for patients served in the clinical areas noted below. Performance: Essential Functions Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate. Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time. Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output, and time utilization of job duties. Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry. Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement. Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy. Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions Administers medications in accordance with hospital policies; Demonstrates knowledge of medications administered to include normal dosages, side effects and expected outcomes; Documents according to policy using electronic medication administration and bar-coding; Utilizes tools and resources to supplement knowledge. Adheres to Standards and recommended practices for specific nursing service area(s). Delivers care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures; Implements care practices such as Infection control procedures, care planning, safety measures, etc. Understands that attendance affects team morale and confidence. Demonstrates reliability and punctuality in regard to attendance. Consistently is present and ready to begin work activities at start of shift, stays within established break periods, arrives on time for meetings and leaves work area promptly at the conclusion of the shift to reduce potential distractions. Schedules personal appointments or requests adjustment to schedule with least amount of disruption to service delivery. Provides prompt notice for unexpected absences. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Supervises the Following Positions Positions: N/A Physical Requirements The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities. The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 60) Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations. May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease. May have to handle emergency situations. May be subject to irregular hours. May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns. May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents. Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting. Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously): Sitting-Occasionally Walking-Continuously Standing- Continuously Bending-Frequently Squatting - Frequently Climbing- Frequently Kneeling- Frequently Twisting- Frequently Visual and Hearing Requirements Must be able to see with corrective eye wear. Must be able to hear clearly with assistance Working Conditions Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment; regular exposure to contagious illnesses; occasional periods of high stress; occasional exposure to hazards such as needle sticks, electrical equipment, and other medical devices. Qualifications Education Required High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Completion of an accredited program of nursing Associate's degree in nursing Preferred Bachelor's degree in nursing Master's degree in nursing Experience: Preferred Two (2) or more years of experience in nursing Certification/Licensure: 4N/4S/4W Required Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within ninety (90) days of start date Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date NIH Stroke Scale (NHSS) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Preferred Relevant national certification 5N/5S Required Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within ninety (90) days of start date Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Preferred Relevant national certification Clinical Decision Unit Required Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within ninety (90) days of start date Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date NIH Stroke Scale (NHSS) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Preferred Relevant national certification 6N Required Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within ninety (90) days of start date Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Preferred Relevant national certification 6S Required Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within ninety (90) days of start date Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date NIH Stroke Scale (NHSS) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Preferred Relevant national certification Emergency Department Required Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within ninety (90) days of start date Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Required within two (2) years of start date Preferred Relevant national certification ICU/Tower ICU Required Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within ninety (90) days of start date Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date NIH Stroke Scale (NHSS) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Required within two (2) years of start date Float Pool Required Registered Nurse (RN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within ninety (90) days of start date Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Subject to unit-specific requirements/certifications Preferred Relevant national certification
