Clinical RN

Functions as a staff nurse under the guidance and supervision of an experience R.N.# Performs routine patient care assignments and carries out established nursing procedures utilizing the nursing process.# # I.############# Qualifications: # A.####### Education: # Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse.# BSN preferred. # B.########## Training and Experience: # 1.########### Current BLS 2.########### Successful completion of general and nursing orientation within 3 months of hire. 3.########### ACLS within 6 months. 4.########### TCAR (Trauma Care After Resuscitation) within 12 months of hire or transfer to department. 5.########### Critical Care Course within one year. 6.########### Demonstrate Nursing Process elements within 3 months of hire or transfer: ######### Assessment ######### Diagnosis ######### Planning ######### Intervention ######### Evaluation 7.########### Complete the following competencies within 3 months of hire or transfer: ######### Unit Orientation ######### Unit Safety ######### Attendance requirements ######### Appropriate documentation and chart review ######### Demonstrate effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills. ######### Technical skills accuracy including equipment use ######### Proper patient preparation (diagnostic studies, peri-operative, teaching, permits and consents) ######### Appropriate Delegation ######### Age-specific Care ######### Professional Communication ######### Body Substance Isolation ######### Medication Administration ######### IV Therapy ######### Blood and Blood Component Administration ######### Participation in Code Blue ######### Restraint Training ######### Critical Care Competencies # ## II.########### Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions: # A.####### Ability to perform: # 1.######## Heavy lifting 2.######## Sustained standing and walking 3.######## Work under stress 4.######## Varied work hours and shifts # B.## May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.