Charge NursePre-Registration

Lubbock, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOIN OUR TEAM!!!

Are you looking to be one of the team To be part of the family and not just another number Are you looking for a positive work environment where teamwork and diversity are key

We value your contributions. Every role in our hospital has an impact on each of our patients. We work hard to make sure our employees love their work here. Many have been with us from the very beginning. Because were physician-owned we understand the value of having a well-trained well-resourced staff. When it comes to procedural healthcare experience matters.

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital is committed to providing better outcomes for our employees!

Great Benefits Medical Vision Dental PTO & 401K
Individually Tailored 6-12 Week Orientation
Opportunities for Advancement
Career Ladder for RNs LVNs & CSTs
Consumer discounts through Perks
Family Atmosphere
Opportunity for Multi-Unit Training
Free CEUs through Cornerstone our online training system

We are looking for a dedicated Charge Nurse like you to join our Lubbock Heart team.

What You Will do in this Role:

Registered professional nurse who assesses implements or delegates plans and evaluates total nursing functions in accordance with established philosophy providing and directing patient care for a group of other professionals.
Gathers pertinent patient care data using all available resources.
Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care.
Provides clinical support to entry level nurses and assists in their development.
Coordinates provision of nursing care on the nursing unit/s.
Facilitates the efficient flow of patients and resources.
Prepares a plan for discharge and follow-up appropriate to both patient and family needs.
Participates with the responsible supervisor to develop monthly staffing plan.
Implements interventions appropriate to the age-specific needs of adolescent adult and geriatric acute care patients.
Safely and accurately administer medications commonly used in acute care nursing units.
Provides patient and family education for adolescents adult and geriatric patients and their family/caregivers.
Provides appropriate and safe interventions in emergency situations commonly experienced by acute care patients.
Performs basic patient care procedures for adolescents adult and geriatric acute care patients as required by the specific nursing unit.
Documents nursing care to maintain an accurate and legal medical record.
Assures efficiency of unit operations and goods in proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Able to operate specialized equipment included in the acute care unit equipment checklist.
Assures adherence to safe standard of care and regulatory expectations.
Serve as a leader of patient care and role model/mentor in performance/behavior events.
Performs other duties as assigned by Nursing Director.
Manages the care of patients undergoing procedures requiring analgesia sedation and anesthesia.
Attends meetings and participates in ongoing training.
Utilizes special knowledge of age-specific differences in acute care patients to recognize changes in patient status.
Actively participates in appropriate committees and QA/PI activities.
Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Currently licensed in the state of Texas.
BCLS and ACLS required.
2-5 years experience in cardiac care setting and prior supervisory experience required.

Your Shift: Full Time 0800-1700

LHSH Incentives

Flexible Scheduling
No mandatory overtime
Career Ladder

Lubbock Heart & Surgical Hospital specializes in the care of cardiac orthopedic nephrology urology and general medical patients. We are also a highly active inpatient center mainly centered on surgical procedures that include cardiothoracic orthopedic urology and general surgery. We have a 24-hour Emergency Department with 5 fully equipped ED rooms 4 fully operating OR rooms 4 cardiac catherization labs with 1 electrophysiology room 11-day surgery rooms 58 acute care beds spread over three units and 16 cardiac critical care rooms. We pride ourselves on giving the best overall care possible to our patients and on our family style atmosphere that includes everyone: patients and their families physicians and our employees.

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JOIN OUR TEAM!!!Are you looking to be one of the team To be part of the family and not just another number Are you looking for a positive work environment where teamwork and diversity are keyWe value your contributions. Every role in our hospital has an impact on each of our patients. We work hard t...