Registered Nurse - Days

Community Hospital Corporation; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospital Corporation in Odessa, Texas, is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse responsible for direct and indirect nursing care for a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will have an active RN license in Texas and at least one year of experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities include providing care to critically ill patients, collaborating with healthcare teams to develop care plans, and educating patients and families. This role emphasizes clinical excellence and teamwork in a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of acute care, ICU, or LTAC experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and a commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Compassionate, team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill or medically complex patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to coordinate individualized care plans.
• Monitor patient progress, administer medications and treatments, and document clinical findings.
• Educate patients and families, and serve as an advocate for long-term health and recovery.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Compassionate mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Active RN license in TX or compact state

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of all patients ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric. He/she is also responsible for the overall direction and supervision of all patient care during his/her shift. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to carry out the nursing process when providing care to patients. Satisfies the established standards of nursing practice. Supervises and delegates patient care tasks to LPN, CNA and other patient care team members. Promotes teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments. As appropriate, takes into consideration the patients’ age in the performance of any task.

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill or medically complex patients
• Collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to coordinate individualized care plans
• Monitor patient progress, administer medications and treatments, and document clinical findings
• Educate patients and families, and serve as an advocate for long-term health and recovery
• Maintain compliance with all policies, standards, and regulatory guidelines
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Active RN license in TX or compact state
• 1+ year of acute care, ICU, or LTAC experience preferred
• BLS required; ACLS required within 90 days of hire
• Strong clinical judgment and a commitment to excellence in patient care
• Compassionate, team-oriented mindset