Staff Nurse - Inpatient (LDRP) (Per-Diem)

We are searching for an Inpatient Staff Nurse -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide nursing care to patients by assessing, planning, educating, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate care that incorporates family-centered principles and cost-effective care.

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Job Duties & Responsibilities

· Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per site protocol

· Collects and documents vital signs, height/weight and reason for visit

· Prepares patient for examination per site protocol

· Assists provider, as directed, during treatments, examinations and testing as directed by provider and within scope of site

· Administers medication and immunizations as directed by physician per site protocol

· Documents administration of medication and immunizations in the medical record per site protocol

· Provides patient/family education as instructed by the physician or site protocol

· Documents such education in the medical record

· Coordinates referrals

· Triages presenting patient complaint per site protocol

· Verifies provider order and patient per site protocol

· Collects and processes specimen according to manufacturer’s instructions and using proper technique

· Demonstrates service philosophies to patients and families

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Skills & Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in nursing or one of the following:

o Associate degree in nursing/related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and a signed agreement

o Technical Diploma in Nursing with acceptance or current enrollment in a BSN program and signed agreement

o Must be currently enrolled in A Nursing Bridge Program working toward an MSN. Verified BSN-equivalency or a signed agreement is required.

· RN License – Texas Board of Nursing or Nurse Licensure Compact

· Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association required

· 9 Months Professional Nursing Experience Required