RN jobs in Texas

RN Jobs in Texas

Inpatient RN NICU

Driscoll Children's Hospital Corpus Christi, TX

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. General Purpose of Job: The staff nurse is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, nursing process, the environment/instrumentation and other health care team members. May also function as charge nurse as necessary. Is accountable to unit supervisor of assigned unit. The Registered Nurse operates within the framework of Driscoll Children’s Hospital Mission Statement, Vision and Values. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times. Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines. Incorporates involvement in a process team; Process Improvement and Quality Assurance both hospital wide and departmental. Assesses and reassesses patient condition and progress. Participates in the nursing care plan effort. Evaluates patient status, protocols, standards, medication responses, comfort measures, and medical treatments. Performs technical skills. Participates in patient education. Documents following unit/generic guidelines. Adheres to generic structure with regard to legal issues, patient rights and patient valuables. Adheres to all unit/generic safety policies. Attends hospital and departmental meeting as required. Responsible for self-validation and education of self. Responds and appropriately documents unit/patient emergency situations. Maintains working knowledge of unit generic structure Maintains a sense of professionalism/ self-validation. Participates in teaching others/ staff development Participates in unit goal attainment. Participates and fulfills his/her role in quality improvement/standards/problem solving /decision making. Delegation coordination. Establishes working relationships. Demonstrates responsibility and awareness of staffing and schedule flexibility. Communicates effectively including giving and receiving verbal commands and clear explanations. Utilize NICU/NCC standards and protocols. Obtains numerous laboratory specimens safely, effectively, and according to OSHA standards utilizing universal precautions. Adheres to all DCH safety policies. Maintains working knowledge of unit specific structure and standards. Other nursing duties as assigned. Meets behavioral expectations. Supervisory Responsibilities: Effectively administers performance management system including: developmental feedback goal setting assesses competency progressive discipline Strong knowledge of and effective in administering hospital policies and procedures. Responsible for sound management of human resources. Makes and implements decisions compatible with organizational goals. Maintains composure, effectiveness, and flexibility under pressure. Assists in the direction and coordination of the NICU/NCC department. Supervises the following job classes: Licensed and ancillary personnel Education and/or Experience: Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing with current licensure in the State of Texas Pediatric/Neonatal experience preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations. Current Registered Nurse in the State of Texas Delete category if not applicable. Current BLS Current NRP certification or obtained within 6 months of hire. Successful completion of DCH orientation, Code Management, HIS/LIS course, and medication orientation. Annual completion of DCH mandatory safety in-services. Advanced certification, RNC-NIC, CCRN, etc., required within 2 years of hire

Contract

2 days ago

Surgery Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Prime Healthcare Harlingen, TX

Overview We are seeking an Operating Room RN also known as an OR RN or perioperative nurse, provides comprehensive nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgery. Operating Room Nurse work within the operating room setting, collaborating with surgeons and other surgical team members to ensure patient safety and well-being. OR RNs prepare patients for surgery, which includes reviewing medical history, conducting assessments, educating patients and families about the procedure, and administering pre-operative medications. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed. Shift’s Available: Days Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN) Hours: 8 hour shifts Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Competitive compensation Medical insurance benefit plan 401K Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): Prepare the operating room, ensure the cleanliness of the environment, and confirm that all required equipment is functioning properly Assist in preparing the patient for surgery, which may involve verifying the patient's identity and surgical site, helping to position the patient on the operating table, and ensuring that all necessary pre-operative procedures are completed Document pertinent information before, during, and after the surgical procedure, such as the patient's vital signs, medications administered, and any other relevant details for the patient's medical record Maintain a safe and sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to strict infection control protocols and ensure that all team members follow proper procedures for handling instruments and equipment Maintain a safe and sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to strict infection control protocols and ensure that all team members follow proper procedures for handling instruments and equipment Qualifications Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: Education and Work Experience Current and valid state RN License. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. Current PALS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current. Minimum of one year previous Perioperative experience or on the job training Certified Nurse OR (CNOR) Certification (AORN) preferred. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Employment Status Per Diem Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf #LI-JC5

OB/GYN

Part-time

3 days ago

PRN OB Monitoring Registered Nurse

Memorial Hermann Health System Houston, TX

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team. Job Summary The OB Monitoring RN is intended to provide 24/7 observation of fetal monitoring rhythms across all Memorial Hermann campuses. The purpose of this additional monitoring is to provide another layer of patient observation, in conjunction with the bedside staff and providers, to identify potentially worsening situations and decrease the risk of poor patient outcomes. The OB Monitoring RN will be assigned location(s) to monitor and assess individual fetal tracings and review clinical documentation by the care team. The OB Monitoring RN will recognize maternal fetal physiological parameter abnormalities and notify the onsite clinical team when maternal fetal concerns arise. Job Description We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our OB Monitoring Center at our Memorial City Hospital! This is a supplemental, day or night shift position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing; Minimum Associates Degree of Nursing required; Bachelor of Nursing preferred Licenses/Certifications: The following is required: Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing Certified Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) by the National Certification Corporation (NCC) FHM Instructor Certificate by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Five (5) years of Labor and Delivery experience required. Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) fetal monitoring instructor experience preferred. Knowledge of fetal heart monitoring, as well as knowledge of the monitoring system and the ability to review trends and alarms. Demonstrated excellent critical thinking with strong clinical nursing assessment skills. Effective communication (oral/written) skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities of equal importance in a fast pace environment. Strong analytical, data management and PC skills. Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Strong organizational and time management skills—able to prioritize multiple tasks. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Provides precise continual surveillance and analysis of fetal monitoring rhythms from a central monitoring station, documenting per established procedure; interprets fetal rhythms, recognizes significant maternal fetal events. Escalates significant or life-threatening changes immediately, utilizing appropriate department policies, procedures and guidelines, to an identified clinician, as appropriate; communicates information in a clear, concise and accurate manner to the responsible individual within established timeframe; documents in EMR. Provides and ensures the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience. Successfully completes and maintains department required certifications. Maintains knowledge base of processes and systems by attending meetings and reviewing training materials and identifies, addresses, and works to resolve system problems impacting patient care. Escalates issues as appropriate to identified management/oversight. Functions as AWHONN FHM Instructor, teaches a minimum one class annually and remains in good standing as an AWHONN instructor Assists with quality assurance (QA), identifying areas where process improvement is needed and helps drive change (i.e. day to day workflow, education, process improvements, customer service, etc.). Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as a resource to less experienced staff. Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce. Other duties as assigned.