What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (nonAcute) position at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood?
Job Summary
- The Registered Nurse is responsible for executing clinical care to patients primarily in the Oncology Services Department.
- Minimum Education
- Associate's Degree
- Minimum Work Experience
- One year professional nursing experience
- Required Licenses/Certifications
- Registered Nurse
- BLS - should not initiate patient contact until completed
- Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient care.
- Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure, and functions; and community resources. Understanding of health care technology, equipment, and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish/maintain a safe work environment.
- Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
- Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing, and medical care coordination.
- Skill in initiating appropriate crisis interventions and emergency response.
- Skill in patient triage in person and on the phone.
- Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence.
- Ability to analyze options and then counsel patients and families about choices and make referrals to other providers and resources.
- Ability to engage clients and families in the development and implementation of a care plan.
- Ability to read and interpret physicians’ orders and notes from other providers.
- Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results.
- Ability to maintain quality control standards.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to communicate clearly.
- Designated Driver
- No
- OSHA Category
- 1 - High Risk