Registered Nurse

Job description

*Looking for Certified RNs in the State of Texas*

Shift: 2pm-10pm, Monday-Friday ; 10pm-6am, 4 on 2 off rotation ; double weekends, 6am-10pm - Saturday and Sunday

RN PAY: $37.00 to $40.00 per hour

Summary Description:

To plan and deliver nursing care to patients/residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Works using the guidelines from the Nurse Practice Act, facility Policies and Procedures, and nursing judgment.

Assesses, plans and evaluates nursing care delivered to patients/residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care.

Delivers nursing care to patients/residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care.

Implements the patient/resident plan of care and evaluates the patient/resident response.

Directs and supervises care given by other nursing personnel.

Provides input in the formulation and evaluation of standards of care.

Maintains knowledge of necessary documentation requirements.

Maintains knowledge of equipment set up, maintenance and use, i.e., monitors, infusion devices, drain devices, etc.

Maintains confidentiality and patient/resident rights, regarding all patient/resident/personnel information.

Provides patient/resident/family/caregiver education as directed.

Conducts self in a professional manner in compliance with unit and facility policies.

Works rotating shifts, holidays and weekends as scheduled.

Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., CPR, protects patients/residents from injury).

Assessment

Admission and routine resident observations/transfer notes are complete and accurately reflect the patient's/resident's status.

Documentation of observations is complete and reflects knowledge of unit documentation policies and procedures.

Nursing history is present in the medical record for all patients/residents.

Assessment identifies changes in the patient's/resident's physical or psychological condition (i.e., changes in lab data, vital signs, mental status).