PRN RN Behavioral Health Night Shift

UT Health Science Center
Tyler, TX, United States
Full-time

Job Summary :

Competent Clinician. Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in specialty area. Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent decision-making. Practice is problem focused, but patient centered in the manner care is provided.

Able to manage unexpected or emergency situations that are commonly seen in assigned specialty population. Serves as a resource for nursing staff.

Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise on his / her clinical unit.

Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks :

  • Is accountable for the identification and reduction of unsafe practices that could cause harm to patients.
  • Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.
  • Identifies nursing diagnosis / patient care needs, individualizes care plan, and revises plan of care as needed.
  • Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients; administers medications and treatments and delivers population specific competent nursing care in accordance with UTHSCT's policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Performs routine technical procedures / skills in specialty area assigned.
  • Performs and reports Point of Care testing.
  • Provides basic patient / family instruction and healthcare teaching.
  • Promotes positive guest and patient relations.
  • Respects and supports patient rights.
  • Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
  • Prioritizes and organizes work so that required assignments are completed within a specified time frame.
  • Attends / participates in unit meetings / activities and supports the philosophy and goals of the unit department and organization.
  • Required to maintain competency in the patient safety functions related to their position.
  • Completion of Annual Mandatory Training, TB testing, and required licensure and certifications before expiration date.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • 30+ days ago
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