RN PRN Program Supplemental Pool Childrens Hospital job at Scott and White Healthcare in Temple

Scott and White Healthcare is hiring RN PRN Program Supplemental Pool Childrens Hospital on Sun, 22 Sep 2013 13:32:02 GMT. Responsibilities Job Summary: Coordinates and provides nursing care including the assessment, education, counseling and treatment of patients and delegating nursing care to others as appropriate. Works cooperatively with ancillary nursing staff and other patient team personnel and maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. UTILIZES THE NURSING PROCESS AS THE...

RN PRN Program Supplemental Pool Childrens Hospital

Location: Temple Texas

Description: Scott and White Healthcare is hiring RN PRN Program Supplemental Pool Childrens Hospital right now, this job will be placed in Texas. For complete informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Responsibilities

Job Summary:
Coordinates and provides nursing care including the assessment, education, counseling and treatment of! patients and delegating nursing care to others as appropriate. Works cooperatively with ancillary nursing staff and other patient team personnel and maintains standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
UTILIZES THE NURSING PROCESS AS THE BASIS FOR PATIENT CARE PRACTICE.

• Completes Nursing Admission Assessment with patient and family at time of admission.
• Makes accurate multi-system assessments and clearly documents in patient records on a continuous basis.
• Makes nursing diagnosis list (patient problems) which serves as the basis for plan of care and evaluates and revises nursing diagnosis list based on patient assessments.
• Assesses and implements appropriate nursing care based on nursing assessment of age, developmental stage and physical condition.
• Provides effective patient/family education based on individualized learning needs.
• Identifies discharge needs and facilitates discharge pla! nning.

PERFORMS NURSING DUTIES AS DELEGATED THROUGH! PHYSICIAN ORDERS OR AS OUTLINED IN PATIENT PLAN OF CARE TO PROVIDE QUALITY CARE TO PATIENTS.

• Performs nursing duties in accordance with the nursing standards of care and Scott and White and departmental policies and procedures.
• Implements the medical plan of care appropriately as delegated through physician orders and within the parameters of this job description.
• Administers medications and treatments safely, accurately and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

MANAGES/COORDINATES THE ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY OF QUALITY PATIENT CARE AS PART OF THE HEALTHCARE TEAM.

• Directs and coordinates nursing care, establishes priorities and delegates nursing activities according to patient needs and staff's capabilities and qualifications.
• Participates as a member of assigned patient care team, facilitates communication and initiates interdisciplinary activities and makes appropriate referrals.
• Clearly communicates in a timely manner data obtained during nursing assessments, reports and interdisciplinary rounds to other health team members.
• Assists team members in providing care to patients or administers direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are required.
• Provides effective leadership in emergency and stressful situations.

SERVES AS RELIEF CHARGE NURSE WHEN ASSIGNED TO ENSURE EFFICIENT OPERATIONS AND CONTINUITY OF CARE.

• Oversees care of all patients on unit for specific shift in accordance with established procedures.
• Makes appropriate patient assignments.
• Assists Staffing Coordinator or Assistant Director to ensure proper coverage of personnel.

PARTICIPATES IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE AND MAINTAIN PERSONAL AND DEPARTMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE..

• Actively participates in and serves on i! nstitutional committees, where appropriate.
• Serves as precepto! r for new staff, ancillary staff and students in a professional and supportive manner.
• Meets Staff Nurse III or Staff Nurse IV research requirements annually.
• Participates in self evaluations when requested, setting realistic goals.

FULFILLS CONTINUING EDUCATION, LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS.

• Takes personal responsibility to understand, complete and maintain the professional and technical licensures/certifications required of the position and furnishes Scott & White with the necessary documentation to substantiate compliance.
• Completes unit-specific and age-specific competencies annually.
• Maintains membership in professional nursing organization.

PERFORMS OTHER POSITION APPROPRIATE DUTIES AS REQUIRED IN A COMPETENT, PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS MANNER.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:

• Graduate of an accredited RN School ! of Nursing.
• Licensed to practice professional nursing by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
• One year experience required.
• Completes examinations and skills checklists within three months for new Scott & White hires.

Qualifications
Experience: 1+ Years
Degree: Registered Nurse
License/Certificate: Basic Cardiac Life Support Advncd Cert per Unit Reqmnt Req Certs get 30d after exp Registered (Professional) Nurs
Other Information
Department: ChlHos Nursing - PRN (Supplemental Pool)
Standard Hours Per Week: PRN
Shift: 1
Posting: 295309
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This job starts available on: Sun, 22 Sep 2013 13:32:02 GMT

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