Clinical Nurse

Clinical Nurse
Job Code    1033 
FLSA    Exempt Time and a half

SUMMARY
Function    Manages patient outcomes by providing, coordinating and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care across the continuum of care. 
Scope    Impacts quality of patient care, patient outcomes and use of resources in a designated area in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. 
Essential Job Functions    Accountable for the management and provision of patient care in assigned area. Assesses patient's needs for nursing care and multidisciplinary team.  Collaborates with physicians, other services, patient and patient's family to plan care and evaluate outcomes.  Improves practice by integrating results and theories of research studies.  Participates in data collection for current studies.  Demonstrates clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies.  Documents care according to established standards.  Accesses, inputs and retrieves information from computer systems.  Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, patient education and coordination of services.  Acts as a patient and family advocate in order to uphold patient rights.  Trains, coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum patient care and efficient use of resources. 
Marginal Job Functions    Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION
Received    Manager, Director or designee. 
Given    Assigned staff.

REQUIREMENTS
Education Required    Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing. 
Education Preferred    Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. 
    
Experience Required    None.  
Experience Preferred    Two years relevant clinical nursing experience. 
    
Licensure/Certification Required    Current State of Texas Professional Nursing license (RN). Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS) certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification if working in the following department: Nrsg Post Anesthesia Care Unit (600160). 
Licensure/Certification Preferred    Certification in oncology or specialty practice area. 
    
Other Required    All clinical nurses with less than one year registered nurse (RN) work experience will be required to participate in the Clinical Nurse Residency Program.

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