Job/Position DescriptionRegistered Nurse III performs highly complex (senior-level) bedside nursing work in a 75-bed hospital. Performs duties of Patient Care Coordinator (charge nurse) on one to two nursing units when needed. Ability to provide patient care; to prepare and maintain records; to interpret and explain health laws and regulations: to organize, coordinate, and evaluate nursing activities and the delivery of health services; to interpret policies and procedures; to interpret health care regulations; to recognize patterns of medical necessity treatment; to communicate effectively; and to serve as a lead worker providing direction to others. Work involves planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating nursing activities and providing for the care and treatment of inpatients. Work may include serving as a resource on nursing practices and education programs by performing consultative and administrative work. May serve as a lead worker providing direction to others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Provides leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family. Work involves preparing, administering, and recording prescribed medications and also assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals. Experience in evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre and post-surgery patients and Infectious Disease patients. Demonstrates clinical expertise in caring for population served and in developing performance improvement measures and participates in competency assessments. Participates in emergency preparedness, safety functions and infection control activities for the unit. Assists with patient rehabilitative care and patient or patient related transportation needs when necessary. May serve as Nurse Manager in their absence. Adheres to the policies and procedures of Department of Health and State Services (DSHS), Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID) and the Department of Nursing. Essential Job Functions1. Patient-Centric Care: Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families. Maintain clear and respectful communication with patients and their caregivers. Tailor care activities to suit the specific age and needs of each patient. Adhere to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.Patient Personal Care Needs: Administer personal care tasks such as bathing, bed baths, shaving, and hygiene maintenance. Assist patients with essential tasks including lifting, feeding, and using commodes and bedpans.Medications: Administers medications, immunizations, and treatment; and observes patients for unusual symptoms and reactions. Adhere to in medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.Documentation/Assessment: Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records. Conducts physical, developmental, and psychosocial assessments per policy standards an obtains and documents nursing history from patients and/or significant others that is comprehensive of present condition and prior problems. Performs basic assessment of pat https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=601665 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.