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Position Description Job Summary- Registered Nurse- Round Rock Medical Center
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St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is a 171-bed HCA facility located in Round Rock, Texas. The Center is a regional leader in cardiovascular care, emergency care, surgical services, and more. This facility is home to the first Level II Trauma Center in the county and was named by Truven Health Analytics as one of the nation’s Top 100 Hospitals in 2015. Staff members say the patient-focused atmosphere, emphasis on teamwork, and supportive management are among the top reasons they enjoy working at St. David’s Round Rock.
Job Summary-This position, under the supervision of the Supervisor Nursing Unit or Charge Nurse, appropriately coordinates and supervises patient care as provided by the patient care team. This care includes conducting initial and ongoing assessment of the patient and family, development of a family-centered patient care plan and care path, family-centered patient teaching, the identification of and correction of variances from the patient care path and the facilitation of discharge planning.
Job Duties-Takes responsibility for improving the work process and the elimination of unnecessary activities. Actively assists the Supervisor of Nursing Unit and/or the Charge Nurse in the promotion of positive intra and inter departmental activities. Responds to the developmental needs of the patient and family by demonstrating basic knowledge of patient growth and development and by providing individualized patient/family education, which addresses language, culture, and learning, needs. Demonstrates awareness of and a commitment to the business and fiscal aspects of Round Rock Medical Center and St. David’s Healthcare Partnership. Maintains productivity by the flexible and efficient organization of patient care assignments and other duties including prioritizing and creative problem-solving to meet changing departmental and patient needs.
QualificationsEducation: Graduation from an NLN accredited school of nursing licensure/Certification/Registration
Licensed in the state of Texas as RNAHA BLS at time of hire
Experience/ Skills: 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience; familiar with cardiac rhythms