Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Clinic RN in The Woodlands, Texas
Overview
The Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at The Woodlands Hospital extends innovative cancer care to the North Houston community. In collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine, we’re equipped to pave the way for even more revolutionary discoveries and groundbreaking approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Our team is committed to providing a full continuum of care, high-touch patient support and access to advanced resources, all within a community hospital setting.
Specialized oncologists and radiologists at the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at The Woodlands Hospital are dedicated to understanding, preventing, and treating this disease. Our location in The Woodlands provides access to clinical trials and innovative treatment protocols backed by the powerful research capabilities of Baylor College of Medicine.
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.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Relocation Assistance (must meet min eligibility requirements)
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
Adoption Assistance
Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Vacation, Personal Days and Holidays
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
Matching 401(k) Retirement Programs
Wellness Programs
If you are compassionate about healthcare and would like to impact patients every day, connect with St. Luke’s Health today to experience what it is like to collaborate with a talented healthcare team!
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse works under the general supervision of the Nursing Supervisor; is able to provide health care to
individuals and families as instructed by a physician; performs routine clinical procedures as directed by a physician;
participates in patient education; enters appropriate documentation into patients’ charts; performs other duties as
assigned.
- PATIENT TREATMENT
● Provides quality care to patients and their families as instructed by a physician.
● Provides and documents patient/family educational teachings as instructed by a physician, including
patient/family understanding.
● Accurately and thoroughly documents physician orders regarding patient phone, following clinic policies and
procedures.
● Provides appropriate care to patients in emergency situations as directed by a physician.
● Performs routine clinic procedures as directed by a physician.
● Administers medication accurately as directed by a physician.
- PATIENT ASSESSMENT
● Assist physician with patient exams and multiple clinic procedures, implements treatments and evaluations
patient outcomes.
● Accurately measures patient vital signs according to clinic policy and documents in patient chart for each office
visit.
● Maintains all medical equipment is in working condition.
● Orders medical supplies appropriately maintaining wise use of the resources and cost containment.
● Ensures that patient’s treatment procedures, medications and therapies are ordered, verified and have received
patients consent. Evaluates and records outcomes as appropriate.● Assists in all areas of the clinic.
● Assists patients with referral procedures, obtaining help with medications and other needed services.
- POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
● Has knowledge and adheres to all hospital and clinic policies that relate to individual’s job requirements.
● Follows dress code of hospital and clinic.
● Has good attendance record, is reliable in reporting to work.
● Is punctual in reports to work on time
● Completes CPR training prior to annual evaluation.
● Adheres to all regulatory requirements for clinics. (OSHA, Infection Control, Fire and Safety)
● Properly handles and disposes of needles/sharps and/or contaminated waste.
● Follows exposure policy and treatment protocols according to Exposure Control Plan.
● Practices proper safety precautions to avoid employee injury as evidenced by proper body mechanics, etc. (lifting
patients).
- INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
● Participates in monthly staff meetings. Reads and signs minutes of unattended meetings. Offers positive and
constructive remarks during the meeting.
● Communicates with patient and their insurance company, to obtain referral and authorization information.
● Obtains referrals using appropriate provider list and provides referral information to both the patient and the
referral specialist.
● Provides and documents patient/family educational teaching as instructed by a physician, including
patient/family understanding.
● Accurately and completely documents physician orders regarding patient phone calls.
● Complete and concise documentation of patient emergency situation is recorded in patient’s chart.
● Follows clinic guidelines regarding chart documentation.
- COMMUNICATION / EDUCATION
● Uses tack, courtesy, sound judgment and a professional attitude when relating to patients, families, and
co-workers.
● Maintains patient confidentiality
● Demonstrates willingness to be flexible.
● Researches patient problems and effectively provides solutions.
● Serves as preceptor, providing an opportunity for new employees to learn the clinical procedures and clerical
responsibilities necessary to perform their job responsibilities.
- STEWARDSHIP
● Is honest in using hospital and clinic resources.
● Uses time wisely in completing job assignments
Qualifications
Required:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license
BLS required prior to hire
Preferred
One year RN expereince
Expereince in fast paced outpatient clinical setting
Pay Range
$25.25 - $36.61 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.