Registered Nurse - Acute Care Leader & Patient Care

South Texas Health System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UHS is seeking a Registered Nurse in Texas to lead nursing care for patients undergoing medical or surgical procedures. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, guiding, and evaluating care while upholding service excellence across shifts and departments.

Responsibilities include supervising nursing staff, collaborating with hospital teams, and ensuring compliance with policies. BLS and unit-specific certifications must be current; BSN preferred for advancement.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Texas or compact state; BSN preferred.
• New graduates may provide documentation from RN program.
• BLS required; certifications must be current per unit needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients admitted or seen for medical/surgical conditions.
• Provide professional nursing leadership and oversee staff under supervision.
• Ensure patient care aligns with policies and standards; communicate with hospital departments.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Patient-centered care

Assessment planning

Education

Registered Nurse license in TX

BSN preferred

ASN/BSN or Diploma from nursing school

Tools

BLS

ACLS

NRP

Fetal monitoring

Job description

UHS is seeking a Registered Nurse in Texas to lead nursing care for patients undergoing medical or surgical procedures. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, guiding, and evaluating care while upholding service excellence across shifts and departments.

Responsibilities include supervising nursing staff, collaborating with hospital teams, and ensuring compliance with policies. BLS and unit-specific certifications must be current; BSN preferred for advancement.