St. Luke's Health - Memorial - Lufkin
Location
Lufkin, Texas
Salary
$31 - $47 / HOUR
The Registered Nurse will deliver compassionate, high-quality care by performing patient assessments, implementing care plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for preparing patients for treatments, monitoring conditions, and ensuring continuity of care through accurate reporting.
Candidates must hold an Associate degree or Diploma in Nursing and possess at least one year of RN experience. A valid Texas Registered Nurse license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required upon hire.
Does admission and ongoing assessment of patient’s condition. Provides nursing care to meet the patient’s physical, psychological and spiritual needs. Notifies doctor of changes in assessment that require attention.
Designs, directs, evaluates, and documents the plan of care, patient/family teaching and the transition of care plan to include a safe appropriate level of care discharge. Works with other clinical disciplines to meet specialized patient care and discharge needs. Formulates a plan of care and daily goals that takes into consideration the individualized needs of the patient.
Prepares patients physically, psychologically, and spiritually for treatments, surgeries and diagnostic studies to help reduce patient anxiety. Knows patients' conditions and reports significant changes to Charge Nurse/Team Leader, and/or physician. Implements patient safety initiative and protocols including medication safety practices, physician orders, consult notifications.