Registered Nurse - Fort Worth, United States - NCH Healthcare

Description

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care in our Immediate Care facility. You will independently plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care, while ensuring that patients receive personalized attention and medical treatment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Triages patients and verify allergies, symptoms, and pharmacy information.
• Utilizes the nursing process to develop a patient's plan of care, including assessment, re-assessments, implementations, planning, evaluation, and patient teaching.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards, demonstrating knowledge of safe medication administration.
• Expertly prioritizes and organizes patient care.
• Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians, proficient in Powerchart.
• Reviews lab and diagnostic test results with patients and provides education regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and wellness.
• Performs blood draws, urine dips, rapid streps, influenza, mono, CMP, CBC, cardiac inhalation treatments, IV starts, bladder catheters, injections, EKGs, dressing changes, and splinting.
• Handles specimens, performs lab testing, QC controls for the Picollo, Abx, Biosite, & Status, and calibrates some instruments.
• Assists in ordering reagents, lab supplies, and medical supplies.
• Cleans surgical instruments and packages for sterilization.
• Audits charts daily for missing charges and diagnosis.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of an associate's degree in nursing
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a healthcare facility or private physician office
• Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Florida
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.

ABOUT NCH

At NCH, we are committed to providing comprehensive care for all our patients. We offer nationally recognized, quality healthcare, including higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence. As an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM), we provide Graduate Medical Education and fellowships, have endowed chairs, conduct research, and participate in national clinical trials. We are also proud to partner with health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

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