Registered Nurse

About the role

Collaborates with patients, families, and staff across all disciplines and departments in a community healthcare center to plan, organize, and direct clinical support staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs Charge Nurse Duties in absence of Charge Nurse.
• Oversees assigned staff, establishes work assignments, oversees unit flow, and identifies staffing needs.
• Contributes to performance evaluations and serves as a support lead to the charge nurse.
• Helps identify and participate in process improvement strategies.
• Supports staff development and provides coaching/counseling on clinical skills and knowledge.
• Assesses physical, social, and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Teaches and counsels patients and families on health assessment, care, prevention, hygiene, and health maintenance.
• Identifies patient needs for referral to resources and coordinates with care management team.
• Provides direct nursing care, distributes medications, and administers treatments according to standards.
• Completes care documentation in a timely manner and ensures patient records are current and complete.
• Maintains daily/weekly quality assurance checklists, including delegation of tasks (Rider report, class D, McKesson, CLIA, AED, equipment checks).
• Ensures compliance with state vaccine policies (VFC/ASN).
• Attends clinic codes, performs chart audits, de-escalates crisis situations, and seeks guidance from supportive personnel.
• Participates in patient care huddles and clinic staff informational meetings.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Acts as site lead in absence of Nurse Manager Operations/Practice Leader.
• Manages communication processes to support quality of care and patient experience.
• Develops favorable internal relationships and partnerships with team members.
• Collaborates with clinical staff to achieve common goals.
• Knowledgeable in medical practices and procedures in a healthcare environment.
• Experienced in direct patient services and proper use of medical devices and equipment.
• Familiar with health care environment tools, technology, and systems.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Unrestricted Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas.
• Current healthcare provider CPR course completion card.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience as a nurse.

Skills

• High level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer and patient care.
• Knowledge and competency in nursing and documentation requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement and evaluate operational and administrative processes.
• Strong application of Microsoft Office and electronic health records.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of medical practices and procedures in a healthcare environment.
• Experience with direct patient services and proper use of medical devices and equipment.
• Familiarity with health care environment tools, technology, and systems.