Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in related nursing specialty required
License: RN License in state of Texas or compact
Certifications: Current BLS certification required (AHA only)
Must-Have: Current ACLS certification required (AHA only)
Description:
The competent Nurse practices independently in a clinical setting.
Demonstrates awareness of all relevant aspects of any situation.
Provides routine and complex care with the ability to manage long-range goals or plans.
Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing.
Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers to help manage the clinical situation.
Meets expectations of applicable competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process.
This includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
Uses appropriate protocols to administer medications and treatments.
Monitors for side effects and effectiveness of prescribed treatment.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers.
Identifies issues and resources for care.