RN / Neuro / Texas / Permanent / Med/Surg Telemetry Supervisor Registerd Nurse Job

Company: HCA.
Location: El Paso
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Description SHIFT: Nights (rotating weekends)

SCHEDULE: Full-time

About Las Palmas Medical CenterLas Palmas Medical Center offers comprehensive services and special expertise in Emergency Room Medicine (Level III Trauma), Cardiology, Womens Services, Labor & Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care, Neuroscience, Pediatric care, and Wound Care Management. Las Palmas Medical Center is also the only Kidney Transplant Center in the Region. Las Palmas Rehabilitation Hospital is a separate facility with newly renovated patient rooms, exercise equipment and cafeteria. The physicians, nurses and staff at our 325-bed facility are committed to caring for our community with compassionate, quality healthcare.BENEFITSWe offeran excellent total compensation package, for various positions includingcompetitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. Webelieve in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Yourbenefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuitionreimbursement, and employee discount program. Wewould love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the unit Director or designee the Charge Nurse assumes responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions in the unit on his/her designated shifts. In collaboration with other members of the management team, this individual is responsible for the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in unit. The Charge Nurse also provides feedback to the nursing director regarding patient care, budgetary, and strategic planning opportunities for improvement. POPULATION SERVED:Core competencies will be assessed primarily on the following patient population(s) served: Acute medical/surgical care of diseases and conditions including but not limited to: cardiovascular (cardiac medical only) pulmonary, neuro, GI, GU, skeletal/muscular, renal, ortho conditions and diseases including but not limited to: AMI, CAD, PVD, CVA/TIA, COPD, CHF, shock, renal failure, metabolic disorders, etc. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates knowledge and application of the nursing process for Neuroscience patients of appropriate ages in each assigned areas; i.e. craniotomies, pituitary surgical patients, ischemic stoke classification, VP shunts and cervical and lumber surgeries.
• Assesses and monitors and recognizes changes in the patients behavioral, neurological and physiological status; takes appropriate action based on assessment.
• Utilizes professional skills and judgment in delivering and/or delegating care for patients.
• Assists with unit employee process activities, including orientation, professional development.
• Provides for the processing of patients transitions thru department, and movement of patients to other levels of care; i.e. rehab.
• Assists in the Performance Improvement activities of the department, such as pain, adaptation, mobility, and outcomes.
• Educates the patient/family based on individual needs. Will need 10 hours of stroke education per year.
• Provides and ensures patient safety at all times.
• Specializes in the care of patients with biopsychosocial alteration due to nervous system dysfunction.
• Responsible for maintaining and meeting AANN and JCAHO standards.
• Other duties as assigned within scope and practice of licensure.
  Qualifications REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATION
  • BCLS,
  • ACLS (employee will have 30 days to renew certifications upon returning from a LOA) new nurses have up to 6 months to obtain ACLS REQUIRED EDUCATION:
    • RN licensed in State of Texas or compact State Nursing license PREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
      • Preferred experience as RN in Critical Care, Med-Surg.
      • TNCC and PCRN certification.
      • Effective communication skills; both orally and written.
      • Computer skills; i.e. word processing systems used by Las Palmas Medical Center.
      • Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care.
      • Strong problem solving skills (Critical Thinking Skills).
      • Ability to move an excess of 100 pounds, with assistance from other staff.
      • Knowledge of general hospital operations.
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