IMU Registered Nurse

Company: CHI St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital
Location: Houston
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

Job DescriptionOverview: CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U. S. , from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. The Vintage Hospital is specifically designed to offer a compassionate healing environment while providing its unique brand of care to the Northwest Houston community. As well as named one of "The 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the United States." for 2014 by Soliant Health, a leading specialty healthcare staffing provider and part of Adecco Group. Responsibilities The IMU Department at St. Luke's Vintage Hospital is a 16 bed unit that provides care for patients requiring a higher acquity of care than the medical/surgical unit. Our staff work along side our physicians and our hospitalist program to provide the best care possible. Job Responsibilities As a Registered Nurse in the IMU, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient's individual physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits. Additional responsibilities for this health care role include: Monitoring patients' conditions and assessing their needs Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients Administering patients' medications and providing treatments according to physicians' orders Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families Qualifications Job Requirements We are looking for a responsible and compassionate Registered Nurse with top-notch clinical skills, a caring attitude, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. It is also important to display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to effectively educate patients and their families on the in-home healthcare process. Additional requirements for this role include: Graduate of an accredited nursing program Current Registered Nurse (RN) license that allows you to practice in our state One or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required Specialty certification (ex: CCRN, CNOR, CEN) preferred Additional certification or licensure may be required for some specialty areas Equal Opportunity CommonSpirit Health is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. External hires must pass a post offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health participates in E-verify.SDL2017

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