RN - FED Alamo

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, direct, and evaluate nursing care provided to patients.
• Interact with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts; identify and assist in resolutions.
• Operate during shift without Unit Clerk, Respiratory Therapy, Stroke Team, OB Support, Code Blue support, Phlebotomy, and House Supervisor.
• Perform Ventilator Management.
• Perform Lab Draws including ABGs.
• Place phone calls and receive/answer phone calls.
• Page on‑call resources.
• Respond/Activate Code Blue and Housekeeping as needed.
• Maintain performance skills (accountable).

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the State of Texas (or compact state license, or valid temporary RN license while awaiting permanent licensure).
• Willingness to be cross‑trained to other unit areas.
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, attendance at required training, and immediate reporting of suspected compliance issues to the Compliance Officer.
• Registered Nurse currently licensed in Texas, or part of a compact state license, or holding a valid temporary RN license for Texas while awaiting permanent license.
• Effective January 6, 2012, possess an Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree, or Diploma from a School of Nursing or University.
• New graduate RNs with a Texas practice permit may provide documentation from their RN program validating completion of nursing program requirements.
• Obtain and maintain current certifications as required by the job description.
• Certifications must follow the AHA Healthcare Provider’s Program curriculum; applicable certifications include:
  • BCLS/CPR – must be current upon hire and thereafter.
  • ACLS – required for FED RN; ≤1 year experience: obtain within 12 months; >1 year experience: obtain within 6 months; if hired current, keep current.
  • PALS – required for FED RN; same timeline as ACLS.
  • NRP – required for FED RN; same timeline as ACLS.
  • TNCC – required for FED RN; ≤1 year experience: obtain within 12 months; >1 year experience: obtain within 6 months; if hired current, keep current.
  • CPI – required for FED RN; same timeline as ACLS.
• Familiar with basic nursing performance standards as outlined in the TX Nurse Practice Act.
• Pass the Medication Assessment within 3 months of hire with a score of 90% or greater.

Schedule

Position does work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status.