• Clinical RN

    Medical Center Hospital (Odessa, TX)


    Functions as a staff nurse under the guidance and supervision of an experience R.N. Performs routine patient care assignments and carries out established nursing procedures utilizing the nursing process.

     

    I. Qualifications:

    A. Education:

     

    Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred.

     

    B. Training and Experience:

    1. Current BLS

    2. Successful completion of general and nursing orientation within 3 months of hire.

    3. ACLS within 6 months.

    4. TCAR (Trauma Care After Resuscitation) within 12 months of hire or transfer to department.

    5. Critical Care Course within one year.

    6. Demonstrate Nursing Process elements within 3 months of hire or transfer:

    • Assessment

    • Diagnosis

    • Planning

    • Intervention

    • Evaluation

    7. Complete the following competencies within 3 months of hire or transfer:

    • Unit Orientation

    • Unit Safety

    • Attendance requirements

    • Appropriate documentation and chart review

    • Demonstrate effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills.

    • Technical skills accuracy including equipment use

    • Proper patient preparation (diagnostic studies, peri-operative, teaching, permits and consents)

    • Appropriate Delegation

    • Age-specific Care

    • Professional Communication

    • Body Substance Isolation

    • Medication Administration

    • IV Therapy

    • Blood and Blood Component Administration

    • Participation in Code Blue

    • Restraint Training

    • Critical Care Competencies

    II. Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

    A. Ability to perform:

    1. Heavy lifting

    2. Sustained standing and walking

    3. Work under stress

    4. Varied work hours and shifts

    B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.