Job Summary

Assist Unit Director with management and coordination of patient care and staff developmentProvides direct care to patients on assigned unit using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluationFunctions and performs all technical aspects of nursing care within the framework of established policies and procedures of PRMCResponsible for managing care of assigned patients and guiding and directing the activities of ancillary staffMay function as a charge nurseFunctions on the nursing unit as assistant to the physician

Job Summary

Assist Unit Director with management and coordination of patient care and staff developmentProvides direct care to patients on assigned unit using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluationFunctions and performs all technical aspects of nursing care within the framework of established policies and procedures of PRMCResponsible for managing care of assigned patients and guiding and directing the activities of ancillary staffMay function as a charge nurseFunctions on the nursing unit as assistant to the physician

Education

ADN degree or higher in nursing required. BSN, preferred.

Licenses/Certification

Current State license or Compact State License (if lives outside of TX) required.BLS–requireduponhireandcontinuouslythereafter.ACLS–required within3monthsof hireand continuously thereafter. PALS –required within3monthsof hireand continuouslythereafter. Handle with Care – required within 6 months of hire and annually thereafter.TNCC–requiredwithin12monthsofhireandannuallythereafter.Certified Professionalof Patient Safety -preferred. CEN Certification - preferred.

Experience

2-4 years emergency nursing experience preferredRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervisionMust be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actionAbility to communicate both orally and in writing and to conduct self in a courteous and professional mannerAbility to guide and direct activities and staff to provide optimal patient careUtilizes the nursing process as a framework for patient care while recognizing the dignity and worth of each patientCollaborates with other health care members to maintain a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.

Education

ADN degree or higher in nursing required. BSN, preferred.

Licenses/Certification

Current State license or Compact State License (if lives outside of TX) required.BLS–requireduponhireandcontinuouslythereafter.ACLS–required within3monthsof hireand continuously thereafter. PALS –required within3monthsof hireand continuouslythereafter. Handle with Care – required within 6 months of hire and annually thereafter.TNCC–requiredwithin12monthsofhireandannuallythereafter.Certified Professionalof Patient Safety -preferred. CEN Certification - preferred.

Experience

2-4 years emergency nursing experience preferredRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervisionMust be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actionAbility to communicate both orally and in writing and to conduct self in a courteous and professional mannerAbility to guide and direct activities and staff to provide optimal patient careUtilizes the nursing process as a framework for patient care while recognizing the dignity and worth of each patientCollaborates with other health care members to maintain a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.