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.