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Registered Nurse

Seton Medical Center Austin
Seton Family of Hospitals
Type Full time Posted 2/7/2013
Salary - n/a - Starts 5/23/2013
TX - Texas (All) - Austin Referral - n/a -    
041750
SMCA 3 - Cardiology
Registered Nurse
Seton Medical Center Austin
Part-Time
Evenings / Nights - 12hr
017N
Responsibilities
1.  Implements and documents the Nursing Process for population specific patient care delivery to include the complex patient/family.  May function as Provider or RN-M based upon completion of competencies.
2.  Participates in performance improvement/research activities.  Participates in activities that promote improvement of patient care/patient satisfaction.  Expands/shares knowledge of nursing practice.
3.  Functions as an active team member and demonstrates leadership qualities.  Has met competencies for RN Provider and when appropriate has met competencies for RN-M within PCT CareModel.
4.  Demonstrates and enhances professional growth and development, maintains and enhances clinical competency.  Remains current in nursing practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing is preferred.

RN II: Internal applicants:  A minimum of (9) months of nursing experience is required. External applicants:  One (1) year of nursing experience is required. Temporary or Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state of Texas is required -OR- current home state license is required for multi-state license recognition through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

RN III:  Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse is required.  Temporary or Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state of Texas is required -OR- current home state license is required for multistate license recognition through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

RN IV:  Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse is required.  Temporary or Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state of Texas is required -OR- current home state license is required for multistate license recognition through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Skills
Validation of achievement of appropriate RN Clinical Ladder performance competencies and requirements of the position is required. Annually acquires contact hours of education, as specified by RN level.
Physical Demands
Medium (requires lifting 50 lbs, with frequent carrying of up to 25 lbs)
Balancing:............Rarely
Bending:...............Frequently
Carrying:...............Frequently
Climbing:.............Rarely
Crawling:..............Rarely
Crouching:............Occasionally
FineDexterity:.......Frequently
FootControls:.......Occasionally
Handing:..............Frequently
Hearing:...............Continuously
Kneeling:.............Occasionally
Lifting:..................Frequently
PushingPulling:.Frequently
Reaching:............Frequently
Sitting:...................Occasionally
Standing:..............Frequently
Talking:................Frequently
Twisting:..............Rarely
Vision:..................Continuously
Walking:...............Frequently
Work Environment
Generally experiences exposure to blood and blood-borne pathogens in job.
Supervision Received
Clinical Nursing Manager RN
Supervision Exercised
Indirect supervision of Clinical Assistants, Clinical and Support Technical Staff
Physical Other
N/A
Other Functions
1. Performs other duties as assigned.