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 experienceLicensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of TexasBasic 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 preferredExperience with patient intake, initial physical assessment, patient interview, EKG's, blood drawsGood communication skills