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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailPOSITION 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 oncall/callback 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 STHSs 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 RNs 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 Providers Program (for any and all certifications applicable through the AHA program) please check all that apply:
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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 PostPartum 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 PostPartum 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 TCAR
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
Full Time