Registered Nurse FT L&D McAllen

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to manage patients under medical or surgical care. You will lead nursing staff, assess patient needs, and coordinate care in alignment with hospital policies and the patient-centered care philosophy.

The role requires clinical leadership, adherence to the Compliance Program, and flexible working hours including weekends or on-call shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year full-time or three years part-time experience in acute care.
• Maintain current BCLS/CPR, ACLS, NRP and fetal monitoring certifications as required.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and on-call as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients admitted or seen for medical conditions or surgical procedures.
• Provide safe, competent nursing care and lead the healthcare team.
• Assess, plan, guide, and evaluate nursing care in line with policies and philosophy.
• Oversee nursing staff under supervision and coordinate with other departments.
• Uphold Service Excellence standards at all times.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Clinical leadership

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

BCLS/CPR

ACLS

NRP

Fetal monitoring certification

Job description

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.

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
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
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.

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