"Asst Unit DON"

Extended Job Title

Asst Unit DON

Position Description

Supervises and delegates nursing care to members of the health team. May perform nursing care based on staffing needs. Functions within legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization and practice setting. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates patient care services. Provides supervision and direction to subordinate nursing staff to ensure a safe, efficient, and professional environment.

Requisition ID

42222BR

Travel Required

None

Major/Essential Functions

• Monitors communication of patient data using Electronic Health Record (EHR) to support decision-making for delivery of optimal patient care.
• Personally assists with or performs exams and procedures and documents interventions in EHR.
• Ensures nursing staff are properly educated and supervised to perform job functions.
• Performs investigation of accidents/injuries and generates occurrence reports for unexpected outcomes.
• Assists to assure that the unit is staffed with adequate numbers of appropriately trained licensed nurses.
• Speaks with offender family members to answer questions and discuss patient care.
• Sits as committee member of various committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Basis

Monthly

Work Location

Abilene

Department

Abilene Robertson Unit

Job Type

Full Time

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

Current RN license in the State of Texas or ability to obtain a Texas license. Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. At least four years in nursing, with at least two of those years in a supervisory capacity.