JOB SUMMARY Provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical or critical care setting. Participates as primary nurse, team member or charge nurse in the planning, implementing and evaluation of patient care. Immediately supervised by RN Charge Nurse. Reports to MedSurg/ICU Director. Non-Exempt Position. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs RN duties within the Registered Nurse scope of practice. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for patients based on evidence established by nursing practice standards. Performs admission and daily assessments. Monitors telemetry and reports abnormalities to charge nurse. Performs cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias, and treats appropriately. Communicates with physicians/unit director/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptoms. Responsible for reassessments in all aspects of patient care. Formulates plan of care that is individualized according to patient's needs on admission. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Interprets data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. Gives and receives comprehensive report on assigned patients and delivers prompt, accurate, and safe nursing care. Ensures all labs, x-rays, and other reports are reviewed and called to physician as necessary. Informs Charge Nurse of changes in patient condition and confers as to determine need before calling physician. Addresses patient and family concerns and directs concerns to Charge nurse, as needed. Keeps up with orders and notes orders timely and accurately. Ensures patient charges are documented. Provides an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs. Continually monitors and assesses patient for changes in patient condition and calls physician when needed. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, and includes family in teaching as appropriate. Handles and administers medications according to policy and procedure Follows proper procedure to report any damaged product/equipment/instrumentation. Maintains a safe and quiet environment for the patients and clinical staff. Initiates nurse-physician communication as appropriate to include updating the physician's preference on procedures. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education Current Texas Registered Nurse Licensure required. Current BLS for healthcare professionals required. ACLS and PALS required within 6 months. Complete EKG interpretation courses in the online learning system within 6 months. Required Skills Must possess superior ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service. Must possess high degree of organization and be able to multi-task efficiently and effectively. Advanced computer knowledge required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook. FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS Functional Job Requirements: Job requirements include, but are not limited to: sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, squatting and reaching. Requires good finger dexterity, repetitive motions with hands and fingers. Requires ability to have good vision and hearing. Pushing and pulling equipment may be necessary. Lifting Requirements Job requires heavy lifting on an occasional basis. Reasonable Accommodations Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.