Registered Nurse/Acute Care Specialist

4 days ago


Lubbock, Texas, United States Lubbock Heart Hospital Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our team at Lubbock Heart Hospital. As a Registered Nurse/Acute Care Specialist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in our acute care unit.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess the physical, biophysical, and health education needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric acute care patients.
  • Gather pertinent patient care data using all available resources.
  • Establish a nursing plan of care, including pertinent measurable short and long-term goals for adolescents, adult, and geriatric acute care patients.
  • Prepare a plan for discharge and follow-up appropriate to both patient and family needs.
  • Participate with the responsible supervisor to develop monthly staffing plans.
  • Implement interventions appropriate to the age-specific needs of adolescent, adult, and geriatric acute care patients.
  • Safely and accurately administer medications commonly used in acute care nursing units.
  • Provide patient and family education for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and their family/caregivers.
  • Provide appropriate and safe interventions in emergency situations commonly experienced by acute care patients.
  • Perform basic patient care procedures for adolescents, adult, and geriatric acute care patients, as required by the specific nursing unit.
  • Communicate with members of the healthcare team and other appropriate parties as necessary in the delivery of care.
  • Document nursing care to maintain an accurate and legal medical record.
  • Operate specialized equipment included in the acute care unit equipment checklist.
  • Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients.
  • Manage the care of patients undergoing procedures requiring analgesia, sedation, and anesthesia.
  • May participate on department and hospital committees; and provide in-service training to hospital staff.
  • Attend meetings as required.
  • Utilize special knowledge of age-specific differences in acute care patients to recognize changes in patient status.
  • Actively participate on appropriate committees and QA/PI activities.
  • Follow OSHA and other standards for protection against blood-borne pathogens.
  • Serve as relief Charge Nurse as needed or instructed by Nursing Director.
Requirements
  • Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
  • Currently licensed in the state of Texas.
  • BSN preferred.
  • BCLS and ACLS required.
  • 2-5 years' experience in cardiac care setting and prior supervisory experience required.
Benefits
  • Flexible scheduling.
  • No mandatory overtime.
  • Career ladder.
  • Sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

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