Description
Summary:
A Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. In addition, the Registered Professional Nurse prescribes, delegates, coordinates, supervises, evaluates patient teaching and the activities of the ancillary nursing personnel while maintaining the standards of professional nursing. The Registered Professional Nurse is able to provide direct and indirect care to patients.
Requirements:
A. Education/Skills
Graduate of a State Board School of Nursing or equivalent.
B. Experience
For full time positions, a minimum of two (2) years nursing experience in a hospital setting is required (not necessarily in Endoscopy). For part time or relief positions, a minimum of two (2) years nursing experience in Endoscopy area of hospital is required.
C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas
CPR - within two (2) weeks of employment
Medication Competence - within two (2) weeks of employment
Computer Competence - within four (4) weeks of employment
Unit Specific Medication Examination - within twelve (12) weeks of employment
Basic Dysrhythmia (if applicable) - within twelve (12) weeks of employment
AHA ACLS - within twelve (12) weeks of job description attestation
AHA PALS - within twelve (12) weeks of job description attestation
Work Type:
Full Time