Lead RN - Acute Care | Weekend & Holiday Shifts

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

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Texas seeks a registered nurse leader to manage patients admitted for medical or surgical care, assess needs, plan and guide nursing care, and ensure safety and compliance with policy.

You will provide professional leadership to the health care team, oversee staff, and coordinate with other departments to resolve patient care concerns. Weekend or holiday shifts may be required.

BSN preferred; active Texas RN license; BLS and AHA certifications must be maintained.

Qualifications

• Two years full-time RN experience or three years part-time RN experience in acute care setting.
• Availability to work one full weekend per month.
• Availability to work one full holiday (as recognized by the facility).
• BSN preferred.
• Must have and maintain BLS.
• Must maintain certifications per AHA/CPR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients admitted or seen for medical or surgical conditions; provide leadership in nursing care.
• Oversee and guide nursing staff under your supervision; communicate with hospital staff and other departments.
• Ensure safety, policy compliance, and service excellence; may include weekends, holidays, evenings, or on-call shifts.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical assessment

Patient care

Education

Texas RN license (or compact)

Associate/Bachelor/Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Universal Health Services in Texas seeks a registered nurse leader to manage patients admitted for medical or surgical care, assess needs, plan and guide nursing care, and ensure safety and compliance with policy.

You will provide professional leadership to the health care team, oversee staff, and coordinate with other departments to resolve patient care concerns. Weekend or holiday shifts may be required.

BSN preferred; active Texas RN license; BLS and AHA certifications must be maintained.