RN Post-Surgical Unit - US-TX-Midland - OR - Operating Room
Company: Midland Memorial Hospital
Location: Midland
Posted on: September 10, 2023
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Job Description:
RN Post-Surgical Unit - US-TX-Midland
Job Description
The RN, with a focus on patient safety, is required to function
within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in
accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules and
regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of the
employing health care institution or practice setting. The RN
functions under his or her own license and assumes accountability
and responsibility for quality of care provided to patients and
their families according to the standards of nursing practice. The
RN demonstrates responsibility for continued competence in nursing
practice, and develops insight through reflection, self-analysis,
self-care, and lifelong learning. SHIFT AND SCHEDULEFull Time--7:00
PM - 7:00 AM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS--
Complete a comprehensive assessment. This includes the initial and
ongoing, extensive collection, analysis and interpretation of
data-- Synthesize the data collected during the comprehensive
assessment to identify problems, make nursing diagnoses, and to
formulate goals, teaching plans and outcomes.-- Implement the plan
of care. The RN may begin, deliver, assign or delegate certain
interventions within the plan of care for patients within legal,
ethical, and regulatory parameters and in consideration of health
restoration, disease prevention, wellness, and promotion of healthy
lifestyles.-- Evaluate and report patient outcomes and responses to
therapeutic interventions in comparison to benchmarks from
evidence-based practice and research findings, and plans any
follow-up care and referrals to appropriate resources that may be
needed.-- Demonstrates positive effective communication, including
education with patients and families, physicians and other
healthcare team members, and professional communications skills.--
Demonstrates proficiency in using the electronic medical record
providing accurate, timely and complete documentation of plan of
care and assessments and respect of patient's rights and
confidentiality.-- Provide a safe environment for patients,
families and co-workers, including handwashing, and adherence to
infection control policies.-- Demonstrate professionalism including
current AED's and other competencies, following dress code
policies, participation in orientation of new team
members.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE--An associate's degree (ADN) or
diploma in nursing is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(BSN) degree is preferred. Our aim is that MMH nurses are prepared
at the BSN level. We are committed to support your pursuit of a BSN
education. A BSN and certification in clinical area of expertise
will be required to advance within the clinical nurse professional
practice ladder--At least six (6) months nursing experience. Or,
for nurses with less than six (6) months experience in the acute
care setting may be placed in the Nurse Residency
Program--Licensure: Current State of Texas License as a Registered
Nurse--Required Certifications: Current CPR (American Heart
Association)--Preferred Certifications: Area of specialty within 2
years of employment (Certified MedSurg, or Orthapedic
Nurse).--Early Acute Stroke recognition and treatment
preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essentialresponsibility
satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The individual must be able to:--Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach,
lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs.
forclinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The
individual must use an assisted-liftdevice or get another
individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these
maximumlimits.
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