Registered Nurse-Director Of 4T Telemetry-Days

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.
Join us in performing Sacred Work!
Competitive benefits are offered including:
Matched Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!
Bonus Potential
Summary/Objective
The Nurse Director is responsible for providing leadership for a designated patient care area. This individual has the accountability and responsibility for clinical operations ensuring that efficient and effective nursing care is provided to individuals and families in the patient care area in which they are employed. As a member of the Nursing Leadership Team, the Nurse Director makes decisions independently and in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Executive to promote the attainment of hospital goals in accordance with its mission.
ANA Standards of Practice:
A. Assessment: the registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.
B. Diagnosis: the registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnoses or issues.
C. Outcomes Identification: the registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation.
D. Planning: the registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
E. Implementation: the registered nurse implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
F. Evaluation: the registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
G. Quality of Practice: the registered nurse systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Essential Job Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Advocates use of documented best practices and teaches/mentors staff to routinely utilize evidence-based data; Collaborates with nursing peers/faculty in nursing research and incorporates nursing research into practice.Maintains knowledge of current nursing practice and the roles and functions of their patient care team members.
2. Ensures staff accountability by managing staff performance through rewards, recognition, coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action.Provides an environment where staff are actively engaged in shared governance and professional development activities.
3. Understands, articulates, and ensures compliance with State Nurse Practice Act, Texas Department of Health regulations, regulatory agency standards, and policies of the organization.
4. Synthesizes and integrates divergent viewpoints for the good of the organization; considers the impact of nursing decisions on the heath care organization as a whole.
5. Develops, maintains, and ensures compliance with P&P for supervised department(s).Ensures department compliance with all other relevant hospital and CHC policies and procedures, as well as applicable laws and regulations.
6. Displays sound fiscal judgment and control of department as evidenced by achieving budget targets, including but not limited to, hour/stat and cost/stat.
   Required Education and Experience
   Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
   3 - 5 years related experience
   Required License/Certifications
   Current RN License in the state of Texas
   BLS Certification
   Unit specific competencies obtained within six months of hire or transfer date