Lead Registered Nurse - Acute Care, Patient-Centered & Shifts

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead patient care for medical and surgical patients. The RN provides safe, evidence-based nursing, assesses needs, plans, guides, and evaluates care while supporting the healthcare team and aligning with facility policies.

The role requires strong clinical leadership, adherence to the Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, and BLS/ACLS as applicable.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license to practice in Texas (or compact state).
• BSN preferred; Associate Degree, Diploma, or Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.
• Must have and maintain BLS.
• Current certifications as required by unit needs (ARC/AHA CPR, ACLS if required).

Responsibilities

• Manage patients admitted for medical conditions or surgical procedures; lead nursing care as a professional nurse leader.
• Assess, plan, guide, and evaluate nursing care in accordance with facility policies and philosophy.
• Provide safe, competent nursing care and professional leadership to the healthcare team; promote patient-centered care.
• Oversee nursing staff under supervision and coordinate with hospital staff/ancillary departments to resolve concerns.
• Work weekends/holidays/evenings/nights and on-call as needed; demonstrate Service Excellence at all times.

Education

Registered Nurse License – Texas

BSN preferred

Job description

South Texas Health System seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to lead patient care for medical and surgical patients. The RN provides safe, evidence-based nursing, assesses needs, plans, guides, and evaluates care while supporting the healthcare team and aligning with facility policies.

The role requires strong clinical leadership, adherence to the Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, and BLS/ACLS as applicable.