St. Luke's Sugar Land Hospital
Location
Sugar Land, Texas
Salary
$35 - $55 / HOUR
The RN provides comprehensive, individualized care for surgery patients, including critical assessments and the implementation of patient care plans. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety throughout the recovery process.
Candidates must have an Associate's degree in nursing, a valid Texas RN license, and BLS certification. At least one year of RN experience is required, while a Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
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.
