RN -Registered Nurse

Denton, TX
Contracted
Experienced
Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Weekly Pay with Benefit Options

Shifts Available : Sunday - Saturday 
  • 6:00 am - 2:00 pm,
  • 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
*6-month Minimum Contract Assignment with Option to Extend 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs moderate to complex patient service work. This includes routine and emergency care, treatment, and training for people with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting. 
  • Performs health assessments campus-wide.
  • Responds to medical emergencies on campus.
  • Communicates health status/needs to other disciplines, families as needed.
  • Provides personnel management to subordinate nursing staff.
  • Delegates work assignments.
  • Evaluates employees performance
  • Complies with all State/Federal/Local standards.
  • Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the nursing process and nursing procedures.
  • Actively participates in meetings related to care of persons served in order to manage and coordinate health care to achieve optimal health.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of medications administered in order to identify desired effects or adverse reactions.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control practices to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Provide treatment to in-house employees injured in course and scope of employment.


LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
  • Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas (or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact) 
  • Current CPR certification
  • Valid Photo ID
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Must have at least 2 years' experience with direct patient care in a residential setting
  • Comprehensive knowledge of nursing procedures and practices and of the Texas Nursing Practice Act, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
  • Ability to identify nursing interventions appropriate to the population served.
  • Ability to manage and take a leadership role in managing emergencies.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with other staff members to provide effective clinical supervision or to relay concerns about the patient to other team members.
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