Graduate Nurse Acute Care RN - Acute Care

Company: Lubbock Heart Hospital
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

Graduate Nurse Acute Care RNLHSH Acute Care: Full Time Days 7a - 7p

$10,000.00 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates

This position qualifies for the LHSH Employee Referral Program

Your Essential Job Functions

* Assesses the physical, biophysical and health education needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric acute care patients.
* Gathers pertinent patient care data using all available resources.
* Establishes a nursing plan of care, including pertinent measurable short and long-term goals for adolescents, adult and geriatric acute care patients.
* Prepares a plan for discharge and follow-up appropriate to both patient and family needs.
* Participates with the responsible supervisor to develop monthly staffing plan.
* Implements interventions appropriate to the age-specific needs of adolescent, adult and geriatric acute care patients.
* Safely and accurately administer medications commonly used in acute care nursing units.
* Provides patient and family education for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and their family/caregivers.
* Provides appropriate and safe interventions in emergency situations commonly experienced by acute care patients.
* Performs basic patient care procedures for adolescents, adult and geriatric acute care patients, as required by the specific nursing unit.
* Communicates with members of the health care team and other appropriate parties as necessary in the delivery of care.
* Documents nursing care to maintain an accurate and legal medical record.
* Operates specialized equipment included in the acute care unit equipment checklist.
* Assists in maintaining a safe environment for patients.
* Manages the care of patients undergoing procedures requiring analgesia, sedation and anesthesia.
* May participate on department and hospital committees; and provide in-service training to hospital staff.
* Attends meetings as required
* Utilizes special knowledge of age-specific differences in acute care patients to recognize changes in patient status.
* Actively participates on appropriate committees and QA/PI activities.
* Follows OSHA and other standards for protection against blood borne pathogens
* Serves as relief Charge Nurse as needed or instructed by Nursing Director

Minimum Education and Experience

Board Eligible Graduate nurse or Associate's degree from an accredited two-year college or university, or diploma in nursing. BSN desired. At least two years of cardiac care experience.

LHSH Incentives

* Flexible Scheduling
* No mandatory overtime
* Career Ladder
* Sign On Bonus available (if applicable)

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