Clinical RN

Position Summary:

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.

Education:

Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred.

B. Training and Experience:

1. One year experience in acute care setting preferred.

2. Current BLS certification required.

3. Successful completion of hospital and nursing orientation within 3 months of hire.

4. ACLS certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer to department.

5. PALS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer to department

6. EKG course within one year of hire or transfer to department.

7. Complete the following competencies within 3 months of hire or transfer to department:
• Lab order entry
• Documentation
• IV therapy
• Unit safety
• Body substance isolation
• Handling controlled substances
• Role in Code Blue
• Admitting patients to the unit

8. Outpatient PACU staff:
• Understanding anesthesia agents
• Understanding reversal agents
• Planning care of the patient
• Implementation of care
• Arrythmia recognition
• Role in Code Blue
• Pacemakers
• Respiratory needs of patients
• Neurological system
• Musculoskeletal system
• Medication decision making
• PACU equipment
• Evaluation of care