Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit - $32-39 per hour

Company: HCA Houston Healthcare
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: November 20, 2022

Job Description:

HCA Houston Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) DOU - Direct Observation Unit for a nursing job in Houston, Texas.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: DOU - Direct Observation Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days, flexible
• Employment Type: PermanentDescription Do you want to be a part of a family and not just another employee? Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application today and find out what it truly means to be a part of a team.We value your contributions. Our employee recognition programs encourage our teams to raise the bar. We are currently seeking a--Registered Nurse--to join our family. Come be a part of the change!--We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and student loan repayment program. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest - Houston, TXRegistered Nurse Observation UnitHCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is a 423-bed acute care hospital that has been serving the north Houston community for more than 40 years, providing a wide range of medical services including cardiology, maternity care, neonatal intensive care, pediatrics, bariatrics and neurology. HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare, part of the HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division. The division is a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, emergency centers and diagnostic imaging facilities in greater Houston, Corpus Christi and South Texas. Facilities include: 17 hospitals, nine ambulatory care centers, 13 off-campus emergency centers, and a regional transfer center. What you will do in this role:
  • Under the general direction of the Director/Manager the Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of safe and effective care to patients admitted for specialized care.
  • Demonstrates proficient knowledge regarding operation of patient-related equipment
  • Demonstrates proficiency in performance of job-related technical skills
  • Demonstrates current knowledge of medications, actions, contraindications, and adverse reactions.
  • Consistently attends and actively participates in unit meeting
  • Serves as a participant on Nursing service committees and/or unit projects
  • Accountable for maintaining and improving own professional nursing knowledge/competence through establishment of personal goals and continuous self-development
  • Uses job knowledge/proficiency of skills to successfully assist in orientation of new employees
  • Ensures personal safety and the safety of patients and visitor
  • Includes principles of infection control in nursing care implementation
  • Keeps self-informed of various changes and concerns through the use of Meditech, communication books, etc.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of Patient safety goals.
  • Completes other duties assigned
  • Adheres the Customer Service Principles of HCA Houston Northwest Medical Center
  • Supports hospital mission, objectives, decisions, and policies
  • Identifies and assists when a CNA is in need of RN assistance for completion of patient care assignmentsWhat qualifications you will need:
    • Current Texas Licensure with State Board of Nurse Examiners
    • Associates Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
    • American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BLCLS) and Certification
    • American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Life Support Course (ALS or ACLS) and Certification within six months of employmentHCA Healthcare ranks on Fortune's list of Most Admired Companies for three consecutive years and HCA ranks 63rd on the fortune 500 list. In addition Ethisphere named HCA as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. We want you to join our tradition of excellence. Intrigued? We'd love to hear from you.If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. If you are highly qualified you will hear from one of our Talent Acquisition Team. We are actively interviewing so apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.HCA Houston Healthcare Job ID #1-INFOR-405870. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation). Posted job title: Registered Nurse Observation Unit

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