Registered Nurse CCU Full Time Nights

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

Summary

Responsible for collaborating with the physician and inter-disciplinary treatment team in the delivery of psychiatric in-patient care, utilizing the nursing process to facilitate the delivery of the care.

Must demonstrate commitment to the customer service process in all interactions and in performing all job duties. Performs duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service / satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the Mission of VBHS.

Under minimal supervision, provides nursing care for a group of patients assigned to the nurse based on matching the patients’ needs with the nurse’ competencies.

Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required : Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Must be currently licensed as a Register Nurse in the State of Texas

Preferred : Bachelors Degree

Experience

Preferred : Certifications

Certifications

Required : Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse

REQUIRED COURSES / COMPLETIONS (., CPR) :

BLS - Obtain within 60 days of hire / transfer (2 yr renewal)

ACLS - Obtain within 60 days of hire / transfer (2 yr renewal)

TNCC - Obtain within 18 months of hire / transfer (4 yr renewal)

LI-NR1

Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.

If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

The RN provides high-quality, safe, cost-effective, total nursing care to all patients. The RN assumes responsibility for overall coordination and integration of patient care based on the nursing process.

The RN directs care according to established standards of safety, risk management, QI, and Infection Control, with the goal being to discharge the patient with an optimum level of care provided.

Assumes responsibility for coordination and planning of patient care within the prescribed medical regime. Administers all medications safely and in a timely manner per hospital policy.

Performs and fulfills all HICS (hospital incident command system) responsibilities, assignments, tasks, and roles as directed and needed by the facility in times of emergency and / or disaster.

Responsible for knowing the Hospital’s emergency codes, including the purpose and appropriate action for each, and adheres to the Hospital policies and procedures for each emergency code.

Education :

Required : Graduated from a state approved school of nursing or an accredited school.

Preferred : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing

Experience :

Preferred : Recent acute care experience.

Certifications :

Required : Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy;

CPR. AHA BLS, and if applicable by corporate policy for unit of hire, AHA ACLS and / or PALS and / or NRP.

Physical Demands :