RN Medsurg PRN

Overview

The Woodlands Hospital a primary and secondary care hospital serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. Clinical services include cardiovascular services diagnostic imaging women's services (digital mammography and bone density studies) neurosciences pediatric care (Newborn and Level II nurseries) and surgery pathology and pulmonary services and sleep disorders. Clinical affiliations include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center's Radiation Treatment Center and Texas Children's Hospital.

Responsibilities

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Follow the nursing process which includes: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate. The nursing process is an ongoing process that can end at any stage.

• Assessment

• Demonstrates a systematic, dynamic way to collect and analyze the following healthcare consumer data including: psychological, physiological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic and lifestyle factors

• Plan

• Sets measurable and achievable short and long term goals according to standards of care based on the assessment by the nurse in collaboration with the healthcare consumer and multidisciplinary team.

• Implement

• Implements and/or modifies the plan of care using assessment data, clinical reasoning based upon standards of care and evidence based practice. This includes care coordination, education and discharge planning. The nurse is accountable for the care directly, indirectly or through delegation. Professional and legal standards for delegation must be followed.

• Evaluate

• Uses a systematic ongoing process to evaluate progress towards identified healthcare consumer goals. Revision of plan of care when needed involving the healthcare consumer and the multidisciplinary team.

• Documents all phases of the nursing process in the healthcare consumer's record.

• Demonstrates personal and professional responsibility for ongoing development, practice, and education. Maintains a safe work environment. Fosters a collaborative environment in support of the nursing profession.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma

• Bachelors in Nursing Preferred

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas

• BLS with skills demonstration

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year of RN experience

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective Communication

• Knowledge of the principles and skills of the nursing process to provide patient care and treatment.

• Critical thinking skills

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills both written and verbal

• Basic Computer skills - familiarity with Windows based software programs.

Preferred

• Experience working in an acute care facility