Staff Nurse

Where

Houston, TX

What you'll be doing

The candidate should perform responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality patient care and customer service. Adheres to broad scope of practice as established by nurse practice act. Ensures the efficient operation of the clinic or unit by proper scheduling and planning for optimum use of staff and resources, maintenance of stock and supplies and efficient and safe use of equipments. Uses systematic approach to provide nursing care to patients and families by performing focused and comprehensive assessments through subjective and evidence based objective data. Prioritizes, synthesizes and documents assessments and nursing plan of care using critical thinking and judgment. Implements plan of care within scope of practice through assignment and monitoring of other nurses and delegation and monitoring of unlicensed staff. Initiates standing orders for prescription refills and labs as well as standing delegation orders where appropriate. Develops and implements teaching plans concerning maintenance, promotion and restoration of health. Evaluates patients responses and outcomes to education and therapeutic interventions. Communicates effectively with collaborative team while escalating critical results and issues in an appropriate and timely manner. Exercises judgment while coordinating care and referring patients to agencies or health care professionals for other services in care where indicated. Performs on site and telephone triage using best practice guidelines and documentation to ensure patients receive the right level of care in the right setting at the right time by the right caregiver using the right equipment and supplies. Acts as a patient and healthcare advocate by maintaining a safe environment and promoting quality healthcare and services. Respects and maintains privacy and confidentiality per HIPPA guidelines. Adheres to standards of practice for professional nursing. Acts as a clinical and leadership resource for team members.

What your background should be

Current state of Texas Registered Nurse licensure. Uses typical office and clinic equipment. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified preferred.

Required Schooling / Training

Bachelor degree

Who is the client company

The client company is a university of health sciences.

If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com