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Deliver comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients through assessment, planning, and implementation of interventions. Collaborate with professional disciplines to ensure effective patient outcomes and provide essential patient and family education.
Requirements summary
Requires a current Registered Nurse license to practice in the State of Texas and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Two years of nursing experience is preferred.
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Job description
Job: RN-Surgical Associates
Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Job Category: 2 Professionals
Position Summary
Under general supervision, Nurses at the Surgical Associates deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy.
Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.
Nurses effectively interact with patients, significant others, and family, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing.
The nature of the direction and supervision required for this position varies by State and job setting.
Due to the broad range of medical conditions nurses will encounter, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions.
Essential Functions
Knows/conforms to the Texas Nursing Practice Act and the Board's rules and regulations as well as all Federal, State or local laws, rules or regulations.
Provide, without discrimination, nursing services regardless of age, disability, economic status, gender, national origin, and race, religion, or health problems of the patient’s service.
Responsible for the total nursing care, assessment, planning implementation, and evaluation of each assigned patient.
Plans, provides, evaluates, and documents nursing care, discharge planning and teaching.
Assures the plan is carried out and provided in a safe environment, through performance and supervision of subordinate personnel.
Educates patients, family or others to attain optimal health and continuity of care.
Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintain composure during stressful situations.
Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Work Experience
Two years of nursing experience preferred.
Education
Registered Nurse currently licensed to practice in the State of Texas required.
BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire date.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling
Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time
1-10 34-66 1-10 34-66
11-20 0-33 11-20 0-33
21-50 0-33 21-50 0-33
51-75 0-33 51-75 0-33
76-100 None 76-100 None
Movement % Time
Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33
Crouch/Squat 0-33
Kneel/Crawl 0-33
Reach above Shoulder 0-33
Reach below Shoulder 0-33
Repetitive Arm None: Repetitive Hand 0-33
Grasping 0-33
Squeezing 0-33
Climb Stairs None: Walking Uneven 0-33
Walking Even 34-66
Environment % Time
Indoors 67-100
Outdoors 0-33
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None: Excessive Noise 0-33
Equipment % Time
Motor Vehicles None
Foot Pedals None
Extreme Heat None
Dusty None: Excessive Noise 0-33
Work near % Time
Machinery None
Electricity None: Sharps 0-33
Chemicals 0-33
Fumes 0-33
Heights None
Vision
Depth Perception Required: < 20" Required
Color Required
Peripheral Required: Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR
