RN Med/Surg - Med Surg
Company: Parkview Regional Hospital
Location: Mexia
Posted on: August 2, 2022
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Job Description:
RN Med/SurgProvides direct patient care to patients using the
nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards
of practice. The registered nurse assumes principle responsibility
for total care of assigned clients in the respective unit. This
nurse is responsible for the processes of assessment, reassessment,
establishment of nursing diagnoses, formulation of the written plan
of care, implementation of care, and evaluation of care. The nurse
initiates health care training and education to the client / family
as required while supporting and fostering the goals of Parkview'
Hospital and the Department of Nursing. The registered nurse
demonstrates awareness of ongoing needs of the unit and provides
leadership and direction to other team members in maintaining
optimal standards of nursing care. The position is accountable for
the supervision of other licensed and nonlicensed nursing personnel
for assigned units. The position requires flexibility in scheduling
and ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and
holidays to insure continuity of care and appropriateness of
nursing coverage to the patients of Parkview' Hospital on all
units. The registered nurse is responsible for providing care to
all of the patient population with consideration to age-specificity
and diagnosis. Performs plan of care intervention, including
medication administration, specimen collection, clinical
treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents
patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient
condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and
family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily
living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and
ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate
patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and
spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of
patient and/or family and provides patient/family education
appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as
an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the
patient. Requires full range of motion including, safe patient
handling and lifting of patients and/or equipment, manual and
finger dexterity and hand eye coordination. Requires standing and
walking for extensive period of time. May require lifting and
carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. May require frequent
bending, squatting and kneeling. Requires corrected vision and
hearing to normal range. Requires ability to work under stressful
conditions and/or irregular hours. Potential for exposure to
communicable diseases and/or body fluids.
Associate's degree X Required
BSN Preferred
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the
ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a
stressful environment and take appropriate action. The registered
nurse assumes principle responsibility for total care of assigned
clients in the respective unit. This nurse is responsible for the
processes of assessment, reassessment, establishment of nursing
diagnoses, formulation of the written plan of care, implementation
of care, and evaluation of care. The nurse initiates health care
training and education to the client / family as required while
supporting and fostering the goals of Parkview Hospital and the
Department of Nursing. The registered nurse demonstrates awareness
of ongoing needs of the unit and provides leadership and direction
to other team members in maintaining optimal standards of nursing
care. The position is accountable for the supervision of other
licensed and nonlicensed nursing personnel for assigned units. The
position requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all
shift patterns including weekends and holidays to insure continuity
of care and appropriateness of nursing coverage to the patients of
Parkview Hospital on all units. To provide for appropriate levels
of staffing the Registered Nurse is required to accept call status
during times of low census and be available to respond when
contacted. The registered nurse is responsible for providing care
to all of the patient population with consideration to
age-specificity and diagnosis.
BCLS required
ACLS required within 6 months of employment
Must have current RN licensure or application for licensure (or
with temporary permit) in the state of Texas.
Requires ability to function in stressful situations. Verbal
ability to present information and ideas related to nursing theory
and practice. Ability to accept responsibility and accountability
to prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided on
assigned units as required with leadership qualities. The position
requires the cognitive ability and practical ability to provide
nursing care appropriate to the patient population assigned,
considering client age and diagnosis with full implementation of
the nursing process to include Assessment / Reassessment, Nursing
Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation.
Previous experience in acute critical care hospital setting
preferred. Requirements will include successful completion of
orientation checklist, pharmacology exam, and skills / credentials
/ competency requirements of specific unit.
Keywords: Parkview Regional Hospital, Waco , RN Med/Surg - Med Surg, Healthcare , Mexia, Texas
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