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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.