**Overview** St. Lukes Health–Sugar Land Hospital offers the latest technology and treatments for residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery. Our recently opened Family Birthing Center offers incomparable care and amenities in a spa-like environment to provide a VIP—Very Important Pregnancy—experience. Since 2008 our experienced doctors nurses and support staff have provided expert care to support our community. **Responsibilities** **Nursing Expectations** 1. Assessment: Does admission and ongoing assessment of patient’s condition. Provides nursing care to meet the patient’s physical, psychological and spiritual needs. Notifies doctor of changes in assessment that require attention. 2. Planning: Designs, directs, evaluates, and documents the plan of care, patient/family teaching and the transition of care plan to include a safe appropriate level of care discharge. Works with other clinical disciplines to meet specialized patient care and discharge needs. Formulates a plan of care and daily goals that takes into consideration the individualized needs of the patient. 3. Implementation: Prepares patients physically, psychologically, and spiritually for treatments, surgeries and diagnostic studies to help reduce patient anxiety. Knows patients' conditions and reports significant changes to Charge Nurse/Team Leader, and/or physician. Implements patient safety initiative and protocols including medication safety practices, physician orders, consult notifications. 4. Evaluation: Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals following interventions. Notifies physician as necessary to modify interventions. Adjusts nursing care to meet patient's emerging and changing needs. If you are ready to start a career with an established team in an organization that understands the importance of your life’s calling, it’s time to connect with St Luke’s! **Qualifications** **Required Skills:** + Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma. + One (1) or more years of nursing experience + Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas + Basic Life Support (BLS)(AHA) with skills demonstration **Preferred Skills:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred + One (1) or more years of experience in an Acute Care setting preferred + Experience with patient intake, initial physical assessment, patient interview, EKG's, blood draws + Good communication skills **Pay Range** $42.00 - $42.00 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.