Float Pool Registered Nurse - Full Time

Martin County Hospital District; Stanton (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin County Hospital District in Stanton, TX, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our patient care team on a full-time basis.

You will provide total nursing care, administer medications, and coordinate with physicians and staff to support safe, high-quality care across shifts.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, Texas RN license, CPR/BLS, and ability to cover open shifts on day or night.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Current Texas RN license; CPR/BLS required; PALS, TNCC and ACLS preferred.
• One year of hospital RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide total nursing care, assessment, planning, and discharge for assigned patients.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient status; supervise non-licensed staff as needed.

Skills

Nursing theory

Communication

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

Job 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.

Job Type: Full-time

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

Cover open shifts, both day or night, in patient care departments wherever there is a need to ensure adequate staffing levels. 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.

Job Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
• Knowledge of nursing theories and practices. Effective oral and written communications skills.
• Current Registered Nurse license certified by the State of Texas required. PALS, TNCC and ACLS preferred.
• One (1) year experience as a Professional Registered Nurse in a hospital environment preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Requirements

• Must be available to work all shifts.
• Must be available to cover open shifts, both day and night, wherever there is a need to ensure adequate staffing levels.
• Must be available to respond and report to work within two (2) hours when called upon due to staffing situation demands.
• Work a minimum of 36 hours per work week.
• Attendance will be considered a part of the performance standard. Poor attendance (two (2) cancellations of scheduled work, and/or two (2) declinations of requests to work during staffing situation demands) may be considered grounds for removal of Float Pool position.

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.