RN - Hepatology Clinic

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RN - Hepatology Clinic','Full-time','Nursing - RN','Full Time','Full Time','80','80','Occasional','Occasional','TEXAS-HOUSTON-ST LUKES MEDICAL CENTER','','!*!Catholic Health Initiatives St. Luke's Health is a health
system located in the Greater Houston area. It is a part of one of the largest
health systems and the second largest faith-based health system in the United
States.  CHI St. Luke's Health's facilities
have been recognized as some of the best in the nation.  CHI St. Luke's Health–Baylor St. Luke’s
Medical Center is a nationally recognized leader in medical research and
treatment, and has given rise to powerful breakthroughs in heart, neuroscience,
cancer, and transplantation.The RN - Clinic is responsible for providing routine and
complex wound care to various types of patients seen by this service in
accordance with established Clinical Practice Guidelines. Responsible for total
patient care, including venipunctures, ear irrigation, invasive and non-invasive
monitoring, quality control of equipment, wound care, accurate and timely record
keeping. Manages patients’ plan of care collaborating with the staff and other
disciplines within the unit (i.e., completes/Coordinates patient assessment,
Develops/monitors outcomes based on plan of care, Coordinates and Implements
plan of care, evaluates outcomes and monitors variances).  Provides hands-on expert care to
patients and Accountable for managing patient care in order to meet optimal
outcomes. Responsible for cross training to provide delivery of acute and
chronic wound care, and admission assessment in accordance with Clinical
Practice Guidelines.','!*!Minimum Job
Qualifications

Minimum
Education: *Associate's Degree - Nursing degree from an accredited nursing
school*Registered Nurse/RN
*Must complete Basic wound care
course within six months of employment

Minimum years in field
previous to employment: None required

 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities* Able to demonstrate the knowledge
and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients
served on his or her assigned unit as described in unit-based competencies,
policies and procedures* Demonstrated critical thinking
and independent decision-making* Good communication skills with
the adult and older adult population* Familiarity with PC's and
computerized nursing systems and tools, or demonstrated ability to
learn* Strong interpersonal skills to
interact positively and effectively with patients, visitors, staff, and
physicians* Good organization, delegation and
communication skills to facilitate efficient patient care* Strong analytical decision making
and critical thinking skills* Good leadership ability and
coordination skills* Completes Basic wound care course
within six months of employment








* Familiarity with a variety of
patient care equipment; 2. Must have manual dexterity and ability to perform
difficult fine hand manipulation skills such as IV insertion

 

Position
Responsibilities 1. The RN delegates and collaborates
with other staff members2. Collaborates and communicates
with physicians to ensure quality care3. Develops, Utilizes, and models
effective time management skills4. Plans for appropriate patient
populations, and Manages plan of care with interdisciplinary team through
ongoing collaboration and use of care plans5. Participates in development of
collaborative care6.Coordinates discharge and
outpatient plan of care with patient’s family7.Collects data to utilize and
analyze outcome-based care management variance reports to evaluate patient
progress8.Communicates with all team
members regarding therapeutic interventions including patient/family/significant
other9.Sets patient care
priorities10.Responsible for total patient
care, including venipunctures, ear irrigation, invasive and non-invasive
monitoring11. Delegates appropriate tasks to
licensed staff, monitoring and maintaining accountability for the quality of
care12. Utilizes interdependent team
decisions making to ensure quality of care13. Develops and Coordinates the
education plan appropriate to the patient/significant other family earning
style. Communicates plan to patient/significant other/family and or
interdisciplinary care team members14. Manages resources, which
promote cost effectiveness, efficient operation of unit, and positive
outcomes15. Performs comprehensive patient
assessments, anticipating potential care problems and prioritizing care needs in
order to effectively provide optimum care16.In collaboration with staff
members, Provides bedside patient care, implementing the interventions
identified in the plan of care17.Document patient’s plan of care
and interventions, according to policy18.Initiates and communicates
change in patient care delivery based on continual evaluation of progress
according to outcome-based care plan19.Provides input into employee
feedback process for the other members of the staff including the Medical
Director20. Initiates collaboration with
physician and interdisciplinary team members by effective communication of the
pertinent patient information to insure continuity of care21. Participates in education and
training for the staff; coaches and Provides feedback on an ongoing basis to all
team members; Serves as a mentor for the staff22. Make recommendations to improve
patient care delivery process23. Acts as a clinical resource to
manage difficult patient/family situations24. Maintains and demonstrates
competency in BLS (Basic Life Support), infection control, safety and all
unit-required skill review























25. Utilizes interventions
substantiated by research as appropriate to the practice environment','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0135987','CHI St. Luke's Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center','RN - Hepatology Clinic

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