What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Charge Nurse-Med/Surg (Nights) position at Cogdell Memorial Hospita?
GENERAL
Position Overview
Provide professional nursing care to individuals upon doctors’ request. Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms and psychosocial needs. Re-assesses patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention. Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the time frame established by Nursing Standards of Care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Graduate from an accredited School of Registered Nursing.
Experience
Two (2) years of acute care in a medical/surgical setting preferred.
Knowledge Of
Knowledge of medications and pharmacology at a level appropriate to the
scope of licensure and professional expertise; general practice medicine
and medical terminology; standard diagnostic and medical equipment and
instruments; basic computer skills.
Licenses / Certifications / Registries
Current RN licensure from the State Board of Nurse Examiners by the
State of Texas with renewal as required by law; current BLS certification. ACLS required within 60 days of hire and PALs required within 6 months of hire.
OTHERS
Personality / Interpersonal Skills
Appreciation of and the desire to be part of a health care team dedicated to providing patients optimal care.
Employment Type
Contact Human Resources
Human Resources Office
Cogdell Memorial Hospital
cmhbkerr@cogdellhospital.com
1700 Cogdell Blvd. Snyder, TX 79549
Phone: 325-574-7112 Fax: 325-574-7136