Lead Registered Nurse, Acute Care & Patient-Centered Care

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in McAllen, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse responsible for managing patients admitted or seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures. The RN provides professional leadership and nursing care in accordance with facility policies and standards.

You'll assess, plan, guide, and evaluate care, interact with hospital staff and ancillary departments, and uphold Service Excellence standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold an RN license in the State of Texas, or a compact state license, or a Texas temporary RN license while awaiting permanent license.
• BSN preferred.
• Must have and maintain BLS certification and current unit-specific ACLS certification if required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients admitted or seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures.
• Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
• Assess, plan, guide, and evaluate nursing care in accordance with policies and standards.
• Occasional weekend/holiday/evening/night/on-call coverage; uphold Service Excellence standards.

Skills

Patient care leadership

Nursing assessment

Interdepartmental collaboration

Compliance awareness

Education

RN license in Texas

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN/Diploma)

BLS certification

Job description

Universal Health Services in McAllen, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse responsible for managing patients admitted or seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures. The RN provides professional leadership and nursing care in accordance with facility policies and standards.

You'll assess, plan, guide, and evaluate care, interact with hospital staff and ancillary departments, and uphold Service Excellence standards.