Wilbarger General Hospital
Vernon, Texas
Job Description
Job Title:
Registered Nurse
Department:
Nursing
Job Summary:
Has principal responsibility for the total nursing care, assessment,
planning, implementation, and evaluation of each assigned patient.
Plans, provides, and documents discharge planning, teaching, and
educates patients, family or others to attain optimal health and continuity
of care. Assures that the plan of care is carried out in a safe environment
through performance and supervision of subordinate personnel.
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.
Job Qualifications:
A.
Education:
B.
Personal Job-Related Skills: Effective oral and written communication skills.
C.
Licensure, Registry or Certification: Registered Nurse currently licensed by the
State of Texas Board of Nursing. BLS required; PALS, ACLS and TNCC
required - must obtain certification within 12 months of hire date.
D.
Experience:
E.
Graduate of accredited School of Professional Nursing.
1.
Prior work experience: One year experience as a professional
Registered Nurse preferred.
2.
Technical Training: EKG Interpretation Course required – must obtain
certification within 12 months of hire date.
Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require extended
periods of standing and walking. Bending, stooping, twisting, reaching and lifting
up to 50 pounds. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients
who may become weak or helpless.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
A.
Assesses the patient injuries or condition upon reception then places them in a
prioritized order in which they are seen by the doctor.
B.
Utilizing the nursing process, completes a comprehensive physical and
psychosocial assessment of patients.
C.
Using nursing process, plan and provides patient/family care: evaluates patient’s
response to care provided and redirects care as necessary.
D.
Implements and monitors appropriate nursing care to meet patient’s needs.
E.
Participates in the health care educational needs for the client family or significant
other with regard to patient care needs, disease prevention and health maintenance
measures.
F.
Maintains accurate and timely records according to hospital policy and
procedures.
G.
Explains any discharge instructions to the patient and/or family and prepares them
to take over care at home.
Other Significant Requirements:
A.
Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily
basis.
B.
Provides service direct to patients while maintaining a positive patient
relationship and a supportive atmosphere.
C.
Interacts with patients, family members, Medical Staff members, and other
department personnel with a respectful attitude and promotes a cooperative
manner.
D.
Performs duties that are consistent with patient advocacy as mandated by the State
of Texas Board of Nursing.
E.
Utilizes aseptic procedures and maintains aseptic precautions when involved in
direct patient contact or handling potentially infectious materials.
F.
Provides care appropriate for the neonate and the pediatric, adolescent and
geriatric patients served based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of
growth and development over the life span.
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G.
Assesses and interprets data on neonate and the pediatric, adolescent and geriatric
patients’ status to identify patients’ requirements relative to their age-specific
needs and provides care needed as stipulated in departmental policy.
H.
Provides care to patients based on standards recognized and approved by the
administration, the physician, and the licensing authority.
I.
Responds to emergency situations as needed.
J.
Assists with securing medications as directed by the Pharmacy Policy.
K.
Directs the delivery and administration of medications in a safe manner that is
acceptable to the State licensing authority and is aware of consequence of failure
to adhere to medication administration standards. Consequences of failure to
perform medication administration in a safe manner may result in (but may not be
limited to) Peer Review, reporting to the State Board of Nursing, performance
restrictions or employment termination.
L.
Responsible for administering any blood transfusions as ordered by physician and
monitoring patient for any adverse reactions the first 15 minutes of administration
of each transfusion.
M.
Adheres to and enforces Administrative policies regarding attendance and
performance.
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING:
I have read and understand the above JOB DESCRIPTION and understand the essential duties
outlined and required in this position. I understand that I should contact my Department
Manager if I have any questions or concerns regarding the job duties and requirements as
outlined above. I acknowledge that I have received a copy of this job description.
Employee Signature
Date
Department Manager Signature
Date
Revised 09/22/2011