ER - Registered Nurse - PRN

Martin County Hospital; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin County Hospital District in Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our inpatient care team. You will provide comprehensive nursing care, perform assessments, document care plans, and coordinate discharge planning for assigned patients.

Responsibilities include administering medications and treatments per physician orders and directing non-licensed staff. Texas RN licensure and BLS are required; ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Texas or a compact state.
• CPR/BLS certification; ACLS/PALS/ENPC/TNCC preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide total nursing care, assessment, documentation, planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge for each patient to attain optimal health and continuity of care.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians and in keeping with current clinical nursing practice; supervise non-licensed personnel

Skills

Nursing care

Assessment

Documentation

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Description

History

Martin County Hospital District (MCHD) was organized in 1967 and has boundaries coterminous with Martin County, Texas. It is located in the heart of West Texas. Opened in 1949, the hospital was originally located near downtown Stanton. This facility served the community well for many years but was replaced with a state of the art 18 bed facility in 2012. The new facility is located on I20 and has been designated as a Critical Access Hospital.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Has principal responsibility for the total nursing care, assessment, documentation, planning, implementation, evaluation, and discharge process of each assigned patient to attain optimal health and continuity of care. The RN administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians and in keeping with the current clinical nursing practice. The RN is responsible for directing, monitoring, and evaluating care delegated to non-licensed personnel ensuring that the plan of care is carried out in a safe environment. Cross-trains to all patient care departments to ensure adequate staffing levels.

Requirements

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.

Licenses/Certificates

• Current Registered Nurse license certified by the State of Texas or licensure from a state within the nursing compact required.
• Hold current CPR/BLS or obtain upon hire.
• Credentials in an advanced cardiac life support course (e.g. ACLS or hospital equivalent) preferred
• Credentials in a nationally recognized pediatric advanced life support course (e.g. PALS or ENPC) preferred
• TNCC preferred

Experience

One (1) year experience as a Professional Registered Nurse in a hospital environment preferred.

Mission Statement

Committed to excellence, Martin County Hospital District will provide the highest quality, compassionate care to improve the lives of those we serve.

Vision Statement

Martin County Hospital District strives to ensure the availability and viability of patient-centered primary and specialty care in a rural setting.

Martin County Hospital District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, strong morals, values, and ethics. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law