Position Summary:

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.

Education:

Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse. BSN preferred.

B. Training and Experience:

1. One year experience in acute care setting preferred.

2. Current BLS certification required.

3. Successful completion of hospital and nursing orientation within 3 months of hire.

4. ACLS certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer to department.

5. PALS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer to department

6. EKG course within one year of hire or transfer to department.

7. Complete the following competencies within 3 months of hire or transfer to department:

   · Lab order entry

   · Documentation

   · IV therapy

   · Unit safety

   · Body substance isolation

   · Handling controlled substances

   · Role in Code Blue

   · Admitting patients to the unit

8. Outpatient PACU staff:

   · Understanding anesthesia agents

   · Understanding reversal agents

   · Planning care of the patient

   · Implementation of care

   · Arrythmia recognition

   · Role in Code Blue

   · Pacemakers

   · Respiratory needs of patients

   · Neurological system

   · Musculoskeletal system

   · Medication decision making

   · PACU equipment

   · Evaluation of care