Registered Nurse Free Standing Emergency Room

Rio Grande Regional Hospital; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Education support

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Rio Grande Regional Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in alignment with department standards and nursing best practices. The RN collaborates with physicians and care teams to assess, perform, teach, and manage care, advocating for patients and families while upholding the hospital's values and goals.

Responsibilities include regular pain assessment, timely documentation of care, responsive patient support, and educating patients

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Texas.
• Nursing degree (ADN or BSN) required.
• ACLS/BLS certifications within 30 days of start date.
• TNCC and PALS certifications within 30 days of start date.
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high quality patient-centered care.
• Document administration of care in medical records.
• Respond promptly to patient requests and anticipate needs.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and follow-up steps.
• Promote self-management through lifestyle recommendations.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

TNCC

PALS

RN licensure

Education

Nursing degree (ADN or BSN)

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Emergency Nursing or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Minimum of 1 year of experience required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.