Registered Nurse FT ER McAllen

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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South Texas Health System in Texas seeks a registered nurse to manage patients in medical and surgical settings, delivering safe, patient-centered care under policy and philosophy. The RN provides professional leadership to the healthcare team, conducts assessments, plans and evaluates nursing care, and coordinates with hospital staff and other departments to resolve issues.

Flexible scheduling may include weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and on-call; BSN is preferred and ongoing

Competenze

• Texas RN license or compact state license required.
• BSN preferred; associates are acceptable per unit needs.
• Active BLS certification required.
• Maintain required ARC/AHA healthcare provider certifications.
• Commitment to compliance and code of conduct.

Mansioni

• Lead nursing care for patients admitted or seen for medical or surgical conditions.
• Assess, plan, guide, and evaluate nursing care in accordance with policies and philosophy.
• Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
• Coordinate with hospital staff and ancillary departments; resolve concerns.
• May require weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and on-call duty.

Formazione

Registered Nurse license in Texas or compact state

BSN preferred

Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Current BLS certification

ARC/AHA Healthcare Provider certifications as required

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Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: The RN is responsible for managing patients admitted or being seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures; performs the primary function of a professional nurse leader in assessing, planning, guiding, and evaluating nursing care provided to patients. The RN provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Assessments related to specific conditions, therapies and interventions are required. The RN shall oversee and guide nursing employees that are under their supervision. Responsible for interaction with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts with identification and assistance in resolutions. May be occasions when it will be necessary to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and/or on-call/call-back status. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Qualifications

• Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.


• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Education / Licensure

• Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Texas, or part of a compact state license, or has a valid temporary RN license for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent license. BSN preferred.


• Effective January 6, 2012, must possess an Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma from a School of Nursing or University. New graduate RN’s in possession of a permit to practice in the State of Texas may provide documentation from their RN program validating their completion of nursing program requirements.


• Must have and maintain BLS


• Must have and maintain current certifications, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the ARC, or AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program (for any and all certifications applicable through the ARC or AHA program) - please check all that apply:

Certification Requirements

• BCLS/CPR – Must be current upon hire and thereafter


• ACLS – If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience – obtain within 12 months of hire, unless in Labor and Delivery or Post-Partum where RN must obtain within six months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience – obtain within 6 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times


• PALS – or


• ENPC – If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience – obtain within 12 months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience – obtain within 6 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times


• NRP – If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience – obtain within 12 months of hire, unless in Labor and Deliver or Post-Partum where RN must obtain within six months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience – obtain within 6 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times


• TNCC or T-CAR – (TCAR only for ICCU not ED) – If required in unit, must have and maintain certification within eighteen months after hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times


• STABLE – If required in unit, must obtain within 12 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times


• CPI – If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience – obtain within 12 months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience – obtain within 6 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times


• SAMA – If required in unit, must obtain Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification within 90 days of starting unit orientation.


• FETAL MONITOR – If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of L&D experience – obtain within 12 months of hire; nurse with over a year of L&D experience – obtain within 6 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times.

EEO Statement

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