Registered Nurse RN Behavior FT 7p-7:30a

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients admitted or being seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures
• Assess, plan, guide, and evaluate nursing care provided to patients
• Provide safe, competent nursing care in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy
• Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team
• Deliver care founded on Patient Centered Care concepts
• Perform assessments related to specific conditions, therapies, and interventions
• Oversee and guide nursing employees under supervision
• Interact with hospital staff and ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts; assist in resolutions
• Work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and/or on-call/call-back status as needed
• Demonstrate Service Excellence standards at all times

Qualifications

• Prefer one year full-time or three years part-time experience in an acute care setting
• 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 issues to the Compliance Officer

Requirements

• Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Texas, or part of a compact state license, or holds a valid temporary RN license for the State of Texas while awaiting 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 completion of nursing program requirements
• Must have and maintain BLS certification
• Must have and maintain current certifications according to unit-specific needs; certifications must be in accordance with the curriculum of the ARC or AHA for Healthcare Provider’s Program
• BCLS/CPR: must be current upon hire and thereafter
• CPI: if required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience must obtain within 12 months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience must obtain within 6 months of hire; if hired with a current certification, must keep current at all times